H0550

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a licensed midwife to obtain and administer medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care if a midwife possesses requisite education, training, and experience.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Idaho bill allows licensed midwives to obtain and administer medications for maternal and neonatal care with proper education and training.

The bill amends Idaho law to allow licensed midwives to obtain and administer medications for maternal and neonatal care if they have the requisite education, training, and experience. It specifies that these medications can be administered within the acceptable community standard of care. The bill also mandates that midwives obtain informed consent from clients, detailing the midwife's training and experience, and provide written notice to clients about the necessity of consulting a physician.

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Health and Welfare Committee
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Calendar

Feb 11

9:00 AM

House Health & Welfare Committee

History

Jan 29

House

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare

Jan 28

House

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing