IN SB0342 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-11 - First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Pending: Senate Health and Provider Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-11 - First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Pending: Senate Health and Provider Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Establishes the midwifery board (board). Sets qualifications for a certified direct entry midwife (CDEM). Requires the board to: (1) establish continuing education requirements; (2) develop peer review procedures; and (3) adopt rules concerning the competent practice of CDEMs. Establishes penalties for practicing midwifery without a license. Adds culpability standards to the crimes of practicing medicine or osteopathic medicine and acting as a physician assistant without a license. Allows CDEMs to administer certain prescription drugs. Allows certain individuals to act under the supervision of a CDEM. Repeals the definition of "midwife" in the medical malpractice law, and adds a definition of "certified nurse midwife". Makes conforming changes.
Title
Midwives.
Sponsors
| Sen. Vi Simpson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-11 | First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services | |
| 2011-01-11 | Authored by Senator Simpson |
Indiana State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2011&session=1&request=getBill&doctype=SB&docno=0342 |
| Text | http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/IN/IN0342.1.html |
