Alaska 32nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 192 — An Act relating to midwives and the practice of midwifery; relating to apprentice midwives; relating to the licensing of midwives; relating to insurance requirements for the practice of midwifery; and providing for an effective date.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 32nd Legislature (2021-2022). 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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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill revises the licensing and regulatory framework for midwives in Alaska, emphasizing the practice of midwifery and home births.

  • AS 08.01.010(17)

    CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY → Licensed

    Changes the terminology from 'Certified Direct-Entry' Midwives to 'Licensed' Midwives.

  • AS 08.02.010(a)

    CERTIFIED

    Removes the certification requirement in the definition of midwives.

  • AS 08.03.010(c)(8)

    CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY

    Removes 'Certified Direct-Entry' from the designation of midwives.

  • AS 08.64.370(5)

    CERTIFIED AS A DIRECT-ENTRY → licensed

    Clarifies that licensed midwives are covered under the exceptions to the application of the chapter.

  • AS 08.65.010(a)

    CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY

    Changes the statutory title to 'Licensed Midwives' instead of 'Certified Direct-Entry'.

  • AS 08.65.010(b)

    CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY

    Changes the board's membership description to reflect the title change.

  • AS 08.65.030(1)

    EXAMINE APPLICANTS AND ISSUE CERTIFICATES TO THOSE APPLICANTS IT FINDS QUALIFIED → review applications for licenses to engage in the practice of midwifery to determine whether the applicants satisfy the requirements of AS 08.65.050

    Alters the board's duty from examining and certifying to reviewing and determining applicant qualifications.

  • AS 08.65.030(2)

    ESTABLISHING CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE RENEWAL

    Changes regulatory duties regarding certification to focus on license renewal and practice requirements.

  • AS 08.65.040(b)(1)

    requires a person to have a nursing degree or diploma to be licensed under this chapter

    Prohibits requiring a nursing degree for midwife licensure.

  • AS 08.65.050

    CERTIFICATE

    Changes the terminology from 'certificate' to 'license' for practicing midwifery.

  • AS 08.65.050(6)

    FURNISHES EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD THAT THE PERSON HAS COMPLETED A COURSE OF STUDY AND SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE; THE STUDY AND EXPERIENCE MUST BE OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S DURATION

    Removes the requirement for a specific duration of study and clinical experience.

  • AS 08.65.080

    CERTIFICATE

    Updates language to refer to 'license' instead of 'certificate' regarding renewal.

  • AS 08.65.090(a)

    OF AS 08.65.050(1) - (3) AND WHO HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND APPRENTICESHIP APPROVED BY THE BOARD UNDER AS 08.65.030

    Simplifies the requirements for apprentice midwives by removing specific criteria for acceptance.

  • AS 08.65.110

    1) and (2) has not committed an act that is a ground for discipline under AS 08.65.110

    Reduces the grounds for discipline by removing some specific criteria and requirements.

Action History

  1. (S) Minutes (SHSS)

  2. (S) Heard & Held

  3. (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  4. (S) Minutes (SHSS)

  5. (S) Heard & Held

  6. (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  7. (S) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

  8. (S) HSS, L&C, FIN

  9. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 192?
SB 192 is sponsored by Scott Kawasaki (D).
What is the current status of SB 192?
This bill died with 32nd Legislature (2021-2022). 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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