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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2174: Midwifery

Restricting the practice of midwifery to low-risk maternal clients.

Summary

  • Directs the secretary to adopt rules defining low-risk maternal clients and establishing practice standards for midwives. These standards shall not be less than those adopted for childbirth centers under chapter 18.46 RCW. Declares that the "practice of midwifery" means providing medical aid service for a fee or compensation to low-risk maternal clients as defined by the secretary by rule under this act.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 25, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Backlund (R-45)
Introduced
February 25, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Backlund (R-45)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Phil Dyer R-5Mary Skinner R-14

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2174 in other sessions

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