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RSA 326-D:1 · Purpose
326-D:1 Purpose. –
Copy linkThe general court finds that the practice of midwifery has been a part of the culture and tradition of New Hampshire since colonial days and that it is in the public interest to remove impediments to the practice of midwifery.
Copy linkFor personal and economic reasons some New Hampshire citizens will have home births. It is the intent of the general court to preserve the rights of women to deliver children at home, to remove obstacles to safe out-of-hospital deliveries, and to assure quality care.
Copy linkThe general court further finds that childbirth is a culmination of pregnancy and is a natural process rather than an illness.
Copy linkThe general court acknowledges that the services of a certified midwife are a reasonable alternative for healthy pregnant women.
Copy linkThe general court hereby intends that the scope of practice of midwifery shall be modeled on The International Definition of Midwifery as accepted by the World Health Organization and the International Confederation of Midwives. However, in no event shall the scope of midwifery practice exceed the parameters of the definition of "midwifery" under RSA 326-D:2, V. Source. 1999, 213:8, eff. July 6, 1999.
Copy linkSource note
Source. 1999, 213:8, eff. July 6, 1999.
Source history
- 1999, 213:8, eff. July 6, 1999
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2026 HB1782
amend · effective 2028-07-01
nate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Sections; Occupations and Professions; Midwifery; Rural Maternal Health Care Delivery Pilot Program. Amend RSA 326-D by inserting after section 14 the following new section: 326-D:15 Rural Maternal Health Care Delivery Pilot Program. I. The department of health and human services shall coordinate, operationalize, and determine
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2026 HB1782
repeal · effective 2028-07-01
ide certified nurse midwife or certified midwife services in rural areas where there is limited or no access to obstetric care services for at least 2 years. 4 Repeals. I. RSA 326-D:15, relative to the rural maternal health care delivery pilot program, is repealed. II. RSA 326-D:16, relative to the maternity care improvement commission, is repealed. 5 Effective Date. I. Section 4 of this act s
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2026 HB1782
repeal · effective 2028-07-01
o access to obstetric care services for at least 2 years. 4 Repeals. I. RSA 326-D:15, relative to the rural maternal health care delivery pilot program, is repealed. II. RSA 326-D:16, relative to the maternity care improvement commission, is repealed. 5 Effective Date. I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2028. II. The remainder of this act shall take effect July 1, 2026. L
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2026 HB1782-FN
amend · effective 2028-07-01
nate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Sections; Occupations and Professions; Midwifery; Rural Maternal Health Care Delivery Pilot Program. Amend RSA 326-D by inserting after section 14 the following new section: 326-D:15 Rural Maternal Health Care Delivery Pilot Program. I. The department of health and human services shall coordinate, operationalize, and determine
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2026 HB1782-FN
repeal · effective 2028-07-01
ide certified nurse midwife or certified midwife services in rural areas where there is limited or no access to obstetric care services for at least 2 years. 4 Repeals. I. RSA 326-D:15, relative to the rural maternal health care delivery pilot program, is repealed. II. RSA 326-D:16, relative to the maternity care improvement commission, is repealed. 5 Effective Date. I. Section 4 of this act s
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2026 HB1782-FN
repeal · effective 2028-07-01
o access to obstetric care services for at least 2 years. 4 Repeals. I. RSA 326-D:15, relative to the rural maternal health care delivery pilot program, is repealed. II. RSA 326-D:16, relative to the maternity care improvement commission, is repealed. 5 Effective Date. I. Section 4 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2028. II. The remainder of this act shall take effect July 1, 2026. L