The Senate gave surprise first-round approval to legislation that would legalize and regulate midwives tonight, after Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, a staunch opponent of the bill, left the chamber to allow a vote.
Speaking after the vote, bill sponsor Sen.…
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Loading ...An updated proposal to legalize midwifery was brought to the Senate today, and the bill’s sponsor says it is a compromise that satisfies many complaints from doctors’ groups.
The changes include requiring midwives to carry malpractice insurance and restricting their…
(9 votes, average: 2.78 out of 5) Loading ...A Senate committee heard testimony today on a bill that would legalize midwifery in Missouri.
The bill’s proponents say women should have more birthing options and that lay midwives should be able to practice legally with private accreditation.
Under current…
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