New Jersey S1975 creates the "Midwifery Licensing Act" and establishes a State Board of Midwifery to regulate midwifery practices.
New Jersey S1975 creates the "Midwifery Licensing Act" to modernize the regulation of midwifery practices. The bill establishes a State Board of Midwifery within the Division of Consumer Affairs to oversee the licensure of certified midwives, certified nurse midwives, and certified professional midwives. The board's duties include approving licensure applications, recognizing accrediting entities for midwifery programs, setting continuing education requirements, and authorizing current licensees to maintain their licenses under the new act.
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