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NY S07078
Bill
Status
5/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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AI Summary
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Establishes certified professional midwifery as a regulated profession in New York State under Education Law Article 140-A with requirements for licensure, examination, and national certification.
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Requires certified professional midwives to maintain collaborative relationships with obstetrician-gynecologists or hospitals providing obstetric care, including plans for consultation, emergency coverage, and referral.
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Grants certified professional midwives authority to prescribe and administer drugs, immunizing agents, diagnostic tests, and order laboratory tests as limited by regulations, contingent upon completing pharmacology training.
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Increases the State Board of Midwifery from 13 to 16 members, adding three seats for licensed certified professional midwives to the board.
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Sets license fees at $115 for initial license and $100 for each triennial registration period, with effectiveness 18 months after enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes the professional practice of community midwifery; defines as the management in the home, birth center, or community setting, of normal pregnancies, child birth, and postpartum care, including newborn evaluation, resuscitation and referral for infants; sets requirements for license and practice.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7078A
10/24/2022