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MAC hears walk-through of recently enacted and pending bills affecting midwifery
Summary
The council reviewed enacted laws and pending legislation that affect licensed midwifery, including AB55 (alternative birth centers), AB836 (midwifery education study), SB470 (remote meetings), SB669 (CDPH rural pilot), AB408 and SB626 (health programs and screening), and SB1271 (LM workforce survey reporting).
The Midwifery Advisory Council received a legislative briefing summarizing enacted and pending bills that could affect licensed midwifery practice and workforce planning.
The briefing covered several measures signed into law in 2025, including AB55, which revises licensing requirements and hospital transfer policies for alternative birth centers; AB836, which would authorize a statewide study of midwifery education; SB470, which extends authority for state advisory bodies to meet remotely until January 2030; and SB669, which would require a 10-year CDPH pilot for standby prenatal services in up to five rural critical access hospitals. Members also reviewed pending measures including AB408 (a board-sponsored health and wellness program proposal), SB626 (prenatal mental health screening requirements), and SB1271 (enhanced workforce/preceptor data collection by HCAI).
Council members asked clarifying questions but took no formal action on pending legislation. The chair noted AB2160 — a bill to allow IBCLCs to enroll as Medi-Cal providers — as an item of interest for midwives who hold dual credentials.
Staff provided links to board analyses in the meeting materials for members who want further detail and encouraged members to follow the legislative process for items that will affect scope, reimbursement and workforce planning.
