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Indiana Midwifery Legislation
Indiana’s Certified Professional Midwives currently are pursuing licensure through the state legislature. The issue has been referred to a summer study, which will determine the bill’s future. Legislators will hear from midwives, consumers, parties who have a vested interest and lobbyists. It is the midwives’ hope that the bill will be heard in the next legislative session with the full support of the summer study. At present, the bill’s objectives are:
- Providing Licensure for Certified Professional Midwives
- Establishing a Midwifery Board, appointed by the Governor
- Developing rules and regulations for practice through that board
- Providing consumers with disclosure and informed consent
- Limiting the liability for providers who accept transfer of care
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