Hawaii HB407 regulates midwives, allowing continued licensure for certified midwives and certified professional midwives.

Hawaii HB407 amends the state's midwifery licensing program, allowing continued licensure for certified midwives and certified professional midwives. The bill clarifies the scope of practice for licensed midwives and establishes a home birth task force to recommend improvements in maternal health care. It also ensures that the services of licensed midwives are eligible for insurance reimbursement and prohibits persons from identifying as certified midwives or certified professional midwives unless appropriately licensed.

Hawaii HB407 regulates midwives, allowing continued licensure for certified midwives and certified professional midwives.

Hawaii HB407 amends the state's midwifery licensing program, allowing continued licensure for certified midwives and certified professional midwives. The bill clarifies the scope of practice for licensed midwives and establishes a home birth task force to recommend improvements in maternal health care. It also ensures that the services of licensed midwives are eligible for insurance reimbursement and prohibits persons from identifying as certified midwives or certified professional midwives unless appropriately licensed.