Provides for independent prescriptive authority for midwives.

This bill would grant certified midwives in New Jersey independent authority to prescribe certain drugs, removing the current requirement that they must work under standing orders or practice protocols developed with a collaborating physician. To qualify for this new prescribing power, midwives must complete 30 hours of pharmacology training, including one hour focused on prescription opioid safety and responsible prescribing practices. The State Board of Medical Examiners would oversee the licensing process and has authority to prohibit prescribing privileges if a midwife violates relevant laws or regulations. This change expands midwives' clinical autonomy while maintaining educational standards and oversight mechanisms.