HB 495 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Accessing Midwives Act.

HB 495, the "Accessing Midwives Act," establishes a licensing system for Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) in North Carolina. It requires CPMs to obtain a state license to practice midwifery care - covering pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support - while exempting existing Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs), physicians, and emergency care. The bill creates the North Carolina Council of Midwives to set standards and oversee licensing, with members including CPMs, physicians, and community representatives. This directly affects CPMs seeking legal practice and aims to standardize midwifery care under state regulation.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2025

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Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025

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Committee

Mar 25, 2025

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Mar 24, 2025

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3 primary · 20 co-sponsors