New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5404 — Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act."

Last action — REP REF AHE

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes regulations for midwifery licensing.

The Midwifery Licensing Act creates new regulations for midwives. It aims to ensure that midwives meet certain standards for practice.

Summary

Midwifery Licensing Act-creates; modifies regulation of midwifery

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 6 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 45:1-2.1; N.J.S.A. 45:1-3.1; N.J.S.A. 45:1-15; N.J.S.A. 45:1-28; N.J.S.A. 45:1-34; N.J.S.A. 45:10-17.

  • N.J.S.A. 45:1-2.1

    the State Board of Midwifery,

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:1-3.1

    the State Board of Midwifery,

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:1-15

    the State Board of Midwifery,

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:1-28

    or → , or the State Board of Midwifery

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:1-34

    , the State Board of Midwifery

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:10-17

    registered with board → licensed by State Board of Midwifery pursuant to P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5404 do?
Midwifery Licensing Act-creates; modifies regulation of midwifery
Who sponsors A 5404?
A 5404 is sponsored by Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina and Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5404?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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