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SB 325 — Birth Freedom Act.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
15 added · 16 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in Senate Bill 325 involve adjustments to the appointment process for members of a board, specifying that they will be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain requirements for license renewal will not apply to midwives after a specific date, aligning with federal guidelines. These revisions aim to streamline the oversight of midwives, making it easier for them to continue practicing without unnecessary barriers, which could enhance access to care for families.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA MarSESSION 20, 2019 S.B.S 1 SENATE BILL 325 Short Title:
325 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45145-NBf-35 Short Title:
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 21, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED LICENSED MIDWIVES LICENSING ACT.
*DRS45145-NBf-35**S325-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (7) Department.
Page 2 DRS45145-NBf-35Senate Bill 325-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Four Certified Professional Midwives, one of whom shall serve for a term of four years, two of whom shall serve for terms of three years, and one of whom shall serve for a term of two years.
If a Council member is absent from three consecutive Council meetings without excuse, that member shall be removed from office, and a new member shall beappointed bythe SecretaryoftheDepartment ofHealthandHumanServices.ofHealth and Human Services.
(3) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article, including rules relating to the administration of medications DRS45145-NBf-35Senate Bill 325-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 consistent with a licensed Certified Professional Midwife's training and scope of practice.
(3) OnOnorafterDecember31, orafterDecember31, 2021, andin accordance with US MERAguidelines, has graduated from or otherwise successfullycompleted a midwiferyprogram or school that has either been:
Page 4 DRS45145-NBf-35Senate Bill 325-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (3) Order routine antepartal or postpartal screening or laboratory analysis to be performed by a licensed laboratory or testing facility, when necessary.
While inactive, the midwife shall not practice midwifery in this State and shall notbesubject tolicenserenewal requirementsestablishedbytheCouncil.requirementsestablishedbytheCouncil.Amidwifemaychange the midwife's status from inactive to active by (i) submitting a written request to the Council and (ii) fulfilling the requirements for renewal described under subsection (a) of this section.
Amidwifemaychange the midwife's status from inactive to active by (i) submitting a written request to the Council and (ii) fulfilling the requirements for renewal described under subsection (a) of this section.
(b) Allsalaries,compensation,andexpensesincurredorallowedto carryoutthepurposes of this Article shall be paid by the Council exclusively out of the fees received by the Council as DRS45145-NBf-35Senate Bill 325-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 authorized by this Article or funds received from other sources.
Page 6 DRS45145-NBf-35Senate Bill 325-First Edition
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Filed
Sponsors
- Norman W. Sanderson · Primary
- Peterson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Norman W. Sanderson Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Peterson
Not signed on (177)
177 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
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- SB 325 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican) and Peterson.
- What is the current status of SB 325?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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