Alabama HB129 authorizes licensed midwives to administer certain newborn screening tests.

Alabama HB129 amends the Code of Alabama to allow licensed midwives to administer newborn screening tests for diseases in accordance with the Newborn Screening Program. The bill specifies that midwives must remain with the client until the conditions of the client and newborn are stabilized. It also outlines the responsibilities of midwives, including providing information to new mothers, filing birth certificates, and collecting clinical data. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB129 authorizes licensed midwives to administer certain newborn screening tests.

Alabama HB129 amends the Code of Alabama to allow licensed midwives to administer newborn screening tests for diseases in accordance with the Newborn Screening Program. The bill specifies that midwives must remain with the client until the conditions of the client and newborn are stabilized. It also outlines the responsibilities of midwives, including providing information to new mothers, filing birth certificates, and collecting clinical data. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.