§ 457J-1 Findings and purpose.
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§ 457J-1 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that:
(1)Midwives offer reproductive health care and maternity and newborn care to clients seeking midwifery services;
(2)The improper practice of midwifery poses a significant risk of harm to any client receiving midwifery services and may result in death; and
(3)The regulation of the practice of midwifery is reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons choosing midwifery services and their newborns. [L 2019, c 32, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 28, §6]