S.1005

We Need More Midwives Act

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina S1005 establishes a grant program to increase the number of midwives by funding midwife training programs at UNC institutions.

North Carolina S1005 establishes the Midwifery Education Grant Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to increase the number of midwives. The program allocates $20 million in nonrecurring funds to eligible constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina to establish midwife training programs. Eligible institutions must have an advanced practice registered nurse degree program but lack a midwife training program. Grants prioritize institutions that are HBCUs, located near a partner hospital, or have a plan to establish a program quickly.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 5

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

May 5

Senate

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading