25-23.4-2-1. Midwifery Committee Established

Sec. 1. The midwifery committee is established to provide recommendations and information to the board. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

25-23.4-2-2. Members

Sec. 2. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the committee consists of three (3) members appointed by the governor who are certified direct entry midwives. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.101.

25-23.4-2-3. Terms

Sec. 3. (a) Each committee member serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5. (b) A committee member serves until the committee member’s successor is appointed. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the committee shall be filled by appointment by the governor under IC 25-1-6.5. (c) A committee member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. (d) […]

25-23.4-2-4. Meetings; Quorum

Sec. 4. (a) The committee shall meet at least one (1) time each year at the call of the chairperson. (b) With the approval of the executive director of the licensing agency, the committee may meet upon: (1) the call of the chairperson; or (2) the request of a majority of the members of the […]

25-23.4-2-5. Staff Support

Sec. 5. The licensing agency shall provide staff support for the committee. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.

25-23.4-2-6. Duties

Sec. 6. (a) The board shall, after receiving information, proposals, or recommendations from the committee, do the following: (1) Establish as a requirement for certification as a certified direct entry midwife the Certified Professional Midwife credentials developed by the North American Registry of Midwives or a successor organization. (2) Subject to IC 25-1-8-2, establish fees […]

25-23.4-2-7. Rules

Sec. 7. The committee may propose rules to the board for adoption. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this article. As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.