RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Sponsored By: Elle Cochran (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Re establishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Elle Cochran
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Della Au Belatti
Democratic • House
Diamond Garcia
Republican • House
Ikaika Hussey
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Jeanne Kapela
Democratic • House
Sam Satoru Kong
Democratic • House
Lauren Matsumoto
Republican • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Elijah Pierick
Republican • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Julie Reyes Oda
Republican • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025The committee(s) on HLT/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/10/2025HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HLT/CPC on Monday, 02-10-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/7/2025HouseRe-referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8
1/30/2025HouseReferred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
1/27/2025HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/23/2025HousePending introduction.
1/22/2025House
Bill Text
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