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S784Introduced in the Senate

Promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce

IntroducedSenate Ways and Means

Introduced by Joan Lovely, District 02-ESS

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services.

Where it stands

Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

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

  5. Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026

  6. Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3045

  7. Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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