IN SB0232 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 11 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-11 - Senators Simpson and Errington added as coauthors
Pending: Senate Health and Provider Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-11 - Senators Simpson and Errington added as coauthors
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. Gary [R] | Rep. Sue Errington [D] | Sen. Dennis Kruse [R] | Sen. Vi Simpson [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-01-11 | Senators Simpson and Errington added as coauthors | |
2010-01-11 | Senator Kruse added as second author | |
2010-01-11 | First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services | |
2010-01-11 | Authored by Senator Dillon |
Indiana State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2010&session=1&request=getBill&doctype=SB&docno=0232 |
Text | http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2010/IN/IN0232.1.html |