SF832

SF832 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Licensed certified midwife definitions modifications; certified midwife licensure establishment; licensed certified midwife services medical assistance coverage expansion

Related bill: HF1010

AI Generated Summary

Senate Bill SF No 832 aims to regulate the practice of certified midwifery in Minnesota. This bill introduces several key changes, including:

Updating definitions to include "licensed certified midwife," thus requiring certified midwives to be licensed by the Board of Nursing.
Establishing a formal licensure system for certified midwives, which includes specific educational and professional criteria that must be met to receive a license.
Setting up civil and criminal penalties for those who practice midwifery without a license or otherwise violate the regulatory standards.
Expanding medical assistance to cover services provided by licensed certified midwives, ensuring that their services are recognized and reimbursed similarly to other healthcare providers.
Creating the "Minnesota Certified Midwife Practice Act," which outlines the scope of practice, professional standards, and permissible activities for licensed certified midwives.

Overall, the bill aims to ensure that midwifery services are provided safely and professionally, with a structured licensing system to enhance accountability and quality of care in midwifery practices across the state.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	State and Local Government
April 01, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Withdrawn and re-referred to	Health and Human Services
April 01, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Withdrawn and re-referred to	Health and Human Services

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Certified midwives are not subject to the rules for traditional midwives."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill excludes certified midwives licensed by the Board of Nursing under chapter 148G from the provisions governing traditional midwifery as outlined in section 147D.03.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "147D.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of expenses related to chapter 148G."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 148.241 to cover the expenses related to new certified midwives as established under chapter 148G.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "148.241"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of licensed certified midwives under the definition of practitioner."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies section 151.01 to define 'practitioner' to include licensed certified midwives.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "151.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authority for certified midwives to handle controlled substances."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill revises section 152.12 to allow licensed certified midwives to prescribe, dispense, and administer controlled substances within the scope of their practice.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "152.12"
  }
]