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NY S04325
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "hospital" in Public Health Law Section 2801 to include midwifery birth centers and specifies services may be provided under the supervision of a midwife
- Adds a new definition of "midwifery birth center" as a hospital providing principally prenatal and obstetric care where services are provided principally by midwives
- Directs the Commissioner of Health to develop regulations for midwifery birth centers covering establishment, construction, and operation
- Requires the Commissioner to consider standards from state and national professional midwifery associations and consult with midwives, midwifery birth centers, and general hospitals providing obstetric services
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to midwifery birth centers; includes term within the definition of a hospital; directs the commissioner of health to make regulations relating to establishment and operation of midwifery birth centers.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A446
6/14/2016
Committee Referrals
Health1/6/2016
Rules6/25/2015
Health3/13/2015
Full Bill Text
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