License community midwives for home birth

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New York · A01125 / S05542

License community midwives for home birth

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Establishes the professional practice of community midwifery, covering care for normal pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in the home, birth center, or community, and sets license and practice requirements.

Families should have access to qualified midwives and the freedom to give birth at home.

Last action: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (Jan 7, 2026)
Home birth & midwifery