92nd General Assembly
Summary of HB0577
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House Sponsors:
FLOWERS-BOLAND-HARTKE.

Short description: 
LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES                                                      

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates  the  Certified  Professional  Midwife   Licensure   Act.      
   Provides  for  licensing of certified professional midwives.   Creates      
   the Certified Professional Midwifery Council.  Defines parents' rights      
   regarding  the  birth of the baby.   Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act.      
   Effective immediately.                                                      
        HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1.                                                 
        Changes references from the Department of Public  Health  to  the      
   Department  of  Professional  Regulation.  Changes references from the      
   Director of Public Health to the Director of Professional  Regulation.      
   Defines  "approved  program  of  midwifery  education".   Changes  the      
   eligibility requirements for licensure.                                     
          FISCAL NOTE (Department of Public Health)                            
          Adminstration of a new licensure program cost approximately          
          $100,000 for staff and travel expenses.                              
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: JAN-07-2003

           Location: House

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   1     SENATE -   0


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