DC B22-0784 | 2017-2018 | 22nd Council

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on April 10 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-06-22 - Public Hearing Held
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, this bill establishes the Board of Certified Midwives to regulate the practice of midwifery in the District of Columbia. It establishes qualifications necessary to obtain a license to practice midwifery. It also permits Certified Professional Midwives to supervise services at a Maternity birthing center. Among other things it requires every maternity center to have written Practice Guidelines establishing procedures for both normal and emergency care.

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Title

Certified Professional Midwife Act Of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-06-22CouncilPublic Hearing Held
2018-06-01CouncilNotice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
2018-04-20CouncilNotice of Intent to Act on B22-0784 Published in the DC Register
2018-04-10CouncilReferred to Committee on Health
2018-04-10CouncilIntroduced in Legislative Meeting

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