Mississippi 2025 Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 927 — Midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

375 added · 374 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HB 927 clarifies that midwifery is not categorized as the practice of medicine. This change removes a previous reference that could have potentially restricted midwives' ability to operate independently, ensuring they are recognized for their unique role in childbirth. This distinction is important as it could help improve access to midwifery services for expecting families, promoting a wider range of choices in maternal care.

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Public Health and Human Washington, James-Jones Services COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Public Health and Human Washington, James-Jones Services HOUSE BILL NO.
927 AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY;
927 (As Passed the House) AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY;
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 1 (RF\KP) SECTION 1.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 1 (RF\KP) SECTION 1.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 2(RF\KP) of the practice of professional midwifery is necessary to facilitate the integration of professional midwives into Mississippi's maternity care system.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 2(RF\KP) of the practice of professional midwifery is necessary to facilitate the integration of professional midwives into Mississippi's maternity care system.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 3(RF\KP) SECTION 3.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 3(RF\KP) SECTION 3.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 4(RF\KP) (f) "Intrapartum" means occurring from the onset of labor until after the delivery of the placenta.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 4(RF\KP) (f) "Intrapartum" means occurring from the onset of labor until after the delivery of the placenta.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 5(RF\KP) SECTION 4.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 5(RF\KP) SECTION 4.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 6(RF\KP) screenings, and other acts, tasks, or functions authorized by the board;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 6(RF\KP) screenings, and other acts, tasks, or functions authorized by the board;
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 7(RF\KP) (3) A licensed midwife may directly obtain supplies and devices, medications within the scope of practice, order and obtain screening tests including ultrasound tests, and receive verbal and written reports of the results of those tests as necessary for the practice of professional midwifery in community settings and consistent with the scope of practice of licensed midwives.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 7(RF\KP) (3) A licensed midwife may directly obtain supplies and devices, medications within the scope of practice, order and obtain screening tests including ultrasound tests, and receive verbal and written reports of the results of those tests as necessary for the practice of professional midwifery in community settings and consistent with the scope of practice of licensed midwives.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 8(RF\KP) (ii) The licensed midwife's criteria for referring a client to a licensed health care provider for a higher level of care;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 8(RF\KP) (ii) The licensed midwife's criteria for referring a client to a licensed health care provider for a higher level of care;
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 9(RF\KP) (d) Negligently, willfully, or intentionally act in a manner inconsistent with the health and safety of those entrusted to the licensed midwife's care;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 9(RF\KP) (d) Negligently, willfully, or intentionally act in a manner inconsistent with the health and safety of those entrusted to the licensed midwife's care;
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 10(RF\KP) who is a parent with at least one (1) child born with the assistance of a midwife or a certified nurse midwife;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 10(RF\KP) who is a parent with at least one (1) child born with the assistance of a midwife or a certified nurse midwife;
and (vi) Better Birth Mississippi.
(vi) Better Birth Mississippi;
and (vii) Sisters in Birth.
four (4) members shall serve for terms ending on July 1, 2027;
four (4) members shall serve for terms H.
three (3) members shall serve for terms H.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 11(RF\KP) ending on July 1, 2028;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 11(RF\KP) ending on July 1, 2027;
three (3) members shall serve for terms ending on July 1, 2028;
(b) Develop educational standards, including, but not limited to:
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 12(RF\KP) (i) Identifying the basic minimum educational standards, including the type of courses and number of hours required, that qualify an applicant to seek licensure;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 12(RF\KP) (b) Develop educational standards, including, but not limited to:
(i) Identifying the basic minimum educational standards, including the type of courses and number of hours required, that qualify an applicant to seek licensure;
(i) The board shall develop and prescribe procedures for investigating, processing and resolving complaints, H.
H.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 13(RF\KP) violations, probations, suspensions, revocations and reinstatements, including, but not limited to:
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 13(RF\KP) (i) The board shall develop and prescribe procedures for investigating, processing and resolving complaints, violations, probations, suspensions, revocations and reinstatements, including, but not limited to:
(e) The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health;
H.
and H.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 14(RF\KP) (f) Better Birth Mississippi.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 14(RF\KP) (e) The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health;
(f) Better Birth Mississippi;
and (g) Sisters in Birth.
(7) The board may promulgate any and all additional rules it deems necessary to effectively regulate the practice of licensed midwives to the extent that those additional rules do not violate any terms or provisions of this act.
(7) The board may promulgate any and all additional rules it deems necessary to effectively regulate the practice of licensed H.
H.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 15(RF\KP) SECTION 7.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 15(RF\KP) midwives to the extent that those additional rules do not violate any terms or provisions of this act.
SECTION 7.
(c) An individual who paid an application fee in connection with an application for a temporary permit under this section is not required to pay a separate application fee in connection with their application for an initial license if the H.
(c) An individual who paid an application fee in connection with an application for a temporary permit under this H.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 16(RF\KP) board receives the application for an initial license within sixty (60) days after the expiration of the temporary permit.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 16(RF\KP) section is not required to pay a separate application fee in connection with their application for an initial license if the board receives the application for an initial license within sixty (60) days after the expiration of the temporary permit.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 17(RF\KP) (b) An individual providing uncompensated care to a friend or family member if the individual does not hold themself out to the public as a licensed midwife.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 17(RF\KP) (b) An individual providing uncompensated care to a friend or family member if the individual does not hold themself out to the public as a licensed midwife.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 18(RF\KP) SECTION 9.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 18(RF\KP) SECTION 9.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 19(RF\KP) (c) Provide midwifery care during the time their license or temporary permit is suspended, revoked, lapsed or expired;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 19(RF\KP) (c) Provide midwifery care during the time their license or temporary permit is suspended, revoked, lapsed or expired;
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 20(RF\KP) care or that inhibits reimbursement for such services at the in-network rate is void and unenforceable.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 20(RF\KP) care or that inhibits reimbursement for such services at the in-network rate is void and unenforceable.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 21(RF\KP) January 1, 2026.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 21(RF\KP) January 1, 2026.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 22(RF\KP) Health Facilities Licensure and Certification of the State Department of Health shall develop and institute a safe perinatal transfer certification for the facilities that it regulates.
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 22(RF\KP) Health Facilities Licensure and Certification of the State Department of Health shall develop and institute a safe perinatal transfer certification for the facilities that it regulates.
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927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 PAGE 23(RF\KP) any ailment or disease of the mind or body, or for the cure or relief of any wound or fracture or other bodily injury or deformity, or the practice of obstetrics * * *, after having received, or with the intent of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any bonus, gift, profit or compensation;
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH PAGE 23(RF\KP) any ailment or disease of the mind or body, or for the cure or relief of any wound or fracture or other bodily injury or deformity, or the practice of obstetrics * * *, after having received, or with the intent of receiving therefor, either directly or indirectly, any bonus, gift, profit or compensation;
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2025.
927 *HR43/R1174CS.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174CS.1 ST:
927 *HR43/R1174PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR43/R1174PH ST:
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Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

  3. Transmitted To Senate

  4. Passed As Amended

  5. Amended

  6. Committee Substitute Adopted

  7. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  8. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on · 23 voted No

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (171)

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Votes

Passage as Amended

Passed 88 Yea · 23 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 541805
Democrat 30503
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 882309
% of votes cast 73%19%0%8%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Paden — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lancaster — Not Voting
Bo Brown Democrat Yea
Bob Evans Democrat Nay
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
Bryant W. Clark Democrat Yea
Carl Mickens Democrat Nay
Cedric Burnett Democrat Yea
Cheikh Taylor Democrat Yea
Christopher M. Bell Democrat Yea
Daryl Porter Democrat Yea
Earle S. Banks Democrat Yea
Fabian Nelson Democrat Yea
Gregory Holloway, Sr. Democrat Not Voting
Hester Jackson McCray Democrat Yea
Jeffery Harness Democrat Yea
Jeffrey Hulum III Democrat Not Voting
Jeramey Anderson Democrat Not Voting
John G. Faulkner Democrat Yea
John W. Hines, Sr. Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Nay
Justis Gibbs Democrat Yea
Kabir Karriem Democrat Yea
Karl Gibbs Democrat Yea
Keith Jackson Democrat Yea
Kenji Holloway Democrat Yea
Lataisha Jackson Democrat Yea
Omeria Scott Democrat Yea
Oscar Denton Democrat Yea
Otis Anthony Democrat Yea
Percy W. Watson Democrat Nay
Robert L. Sanders Democrat Yea
Ronnie C. Crudup Democrat Yea
Solomon C. Osborne Democrat Nay
Stephanie Foster Democrat Yea
Tamarra Butler-Washington Democrat Yea
Timaka James-Jones Democrat Yea
Tracey T. Rosebud Democrat Yea
Willie Bailey Democrat Yea
Zakiya Summers Democrat Yea
Angela Cockerham Independent Yea
Shanda Yates Independent Yea
Andy Boyd Republican Yea
Becky Currie Republican Yea
Beth Luther Waldo Republican Yea
Bill Kinkade Republican Yea
Bill Pigott Republican Yea
Billy Adam Calvert Republican Yea
Brad Mattox Republican Yea
Brent Anderson Republican Yea
Brent Powell Republican Nay
C. Scott Bounds Republican Nay
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Nay
Celeste Hurst Republican Not Voting
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Clay Deweese Republican Nay
Clay Mansell Republican Yea
Dan Eubanks Republican Yea
Dana McLean Republican Yea
Donnie Bell Republican Yea
Donnie Scoggin Republican Yea
Elliot Burch Republican Nay
Fred Shanks Republican Nay
Gene Newman Republican Yea
Greg Haney Republican Yea
Henry Zuber III Republican Yea
Jansen Owen Republican Yea
Jay McKnight Republican Nay
Jeff Hale Republican Yea
Jeffrey S. Guice Republican Nay
Jerry R. Turner Republican Yea
Jill Ford Republican Yea
Jim Estrada Republican Yea
Jimmy Fondren Republican Yea
Jody Steverson Republican Nay
Joey Hood Republican Nay
John Read Republican Yea
John Thomas "Trey" Lamar, III Republican Not Voting
Jonathan McMillan Republican Nay
Joseph Tubb Republican Yea
Josh Hawkins Republican Not Voting
Justin Keen Republican Yea
Karl Oliver Republican Nay
Ken Morgan Republican Yea
Kent McCarty Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Kevin Felsher Republican Yea
Kevin Ford Republican Yea
Kevin Horan Republican Yea
Kimberly Remak Republican Yea
Lance Varner Republican Yea
Larry Byrd Republican Yea
Lee Yancey Republican Nay
Lester Carpenter Republican Yea
Manly Barton Republican Yea
Mark Tullos Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Missy McGee Republican Nay
Noah Sanford Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Price Wallace Republican Yea
Randy P. Boyd Republican Yea
Randy Rushing Republican Yea
Richard Bennett Republican Yea
Rob Roberson Republican Not Voting
Rodney Hall Republican Yea
Sam C. Mims, V Republican Nay
Sam Creekmore IV Republican Yea
Shane Aguirre Republican Nay
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes Republican Yea
Stephen A. Horne Republican Nay
Steve Lott Republican Yea
Steve Massengill Republican Nay
Troy Smith Republican Yea
Vince Mangold Republican Yea
W.I. "Doc" Harris Republican Yea
William Tracy Arnold Republican Yea
Zachary Grady Republican Not Voting

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Who sponsors HB 927?
HB 927 is sponsored by Dana McLean (Republican), Zakiya Summers (Democrat), Tamarra Butler-Washington (Democrat), and Timaka James-Jones (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 927?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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