Hawaii HB1328 regulates midwives, allowing for continued licensure of certified midwives and certified professional midwives, and clarifies their.

Hawaii HB1328 amends the state's midwifery licensing laws to continue the licensure of certified midwives and certified professional midwives. It clarifies the scope of practice for these professionals, allowing them to provide independent care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The bill also establishes a midwives licensing advisory committee to assist with implementation and rules. It mandates insurance coverage for services provided by licensed midwives and sets penalties for violations.

Hawaii HB1328 regulates midwives, allowing for continued licensure of certified midwives and certified professional midwives, and clarifies their.

Hawaii HB1328 amends the state's midwifery licensing laws to continue the licensure of certified midwives and certified professional midwives. It clarifies the scope of practice for these professionals, allowing them to provide independent care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The bill also establishes a midwives licensing advisory committee to assist with implementation and rules. It mandates insurance coverage for services provided by licensed midwives and sets penalties for violations.