BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
SB 5626: Midwifery
Concerning the practice of midwifery.
Summary
- Provides that a person is regarded as practicing midwifery if he or she renders medical aid for a fee or compensation to an infant up to two weeks of age. Revises requirements for midwives when renewing their license.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Adam Kline (D-37)
- Introduced
- February 6, 2013 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2014
- Companion bill
- HB 1773
AN ACT Relating to the practice of midwifery;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)
5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care.
SB 5626 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5626 (2021–22) Water system plans/climate
- SB 5626 (2019–20) Cultivation of shellfish
- SB 5626 (2017–18) Step therapy/stage 4 cancer
- SB 5626 (2015–16) Health benefit exchange data
- SB 5626 (2011–12) Education & arts access prog
- SB 5626 (2009–10) Additional cigarette tax