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House UNANIMOUSLY Passes Comprehensive Maternal Health Bill

Bill will expand access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options

The package passed unanimously by the Massachusetts House on June 20 includes provisions to create a pathway to licensure for Certified Professional Midwives and to instruct the Department of Public Health (DPH) to update and revise the regulations that govern freestanding birth centers in the state.

Emily AnestaJune 21, 2024news, bill

Lobby with us! September 26 and October 6

Join the Bay State Birth Coalition for a lobby day at the State House. Meet other midwifery supporters, see the beautiful State House, and share why you care about access to out-of-hospital midwifery.

Events, LobbyingEmily AnestaSeptember 18, 2017Massachusetts State Housestate house, lobby, bill, midwifery, Massachusetts

The bill is filed!

In January, Representative Kay Khan and Senator Anne Gobi filed HB1189/SB1206 "An Act Relative to Out-of-Hospital Birth Access and Safety."