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House adopts compromise amendments to direct‑entry midwife certification bill
Summary
The House passed the seventh substitute to Senate Bill 93, incorporating an amendment described as the agreement between the medical association and midwives that defines low‑risk births and allows some VBACs with restrictions; the measure passed 66–4 after a floor amendment expanding eligible doctor pools was added.
The Utah House passed the seventh substitute to Senate Bill 93, which updates direct‑entry midwife certification and defines low‑risk birth conditions. Representative Last described the substitute as the product of an agreement between the state Medical Association and midwives; floor debate identified reporting requirements and definitions around allowable births.
Representative Allen moved amendment #2, which the sponsor described as a compromise allowing some vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) deliveries with restrictions for twins and breech births. Multiple lawmakers noted the parties agreed to collect data and revisit rules only after the reporting period expires.
Representative Johnson successfully moved a floor amendment to insert language including the Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (OR Chapter 68) into a list that expands the pool of doctors eligible for the rules committee selection. After amendments were adopted and summation waived, the House approved the seventh substitute to SB93, recorded as 66 yes votes and 4 no votes, and referred the bill to the Senate.
