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S697Introduced in the Senate

To increase access to nurse-midwifery services

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Brendan Crighton, District 03-ESS

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.

Where it stands

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

February 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

  5. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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