An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for midwifery.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Medical Practice Act to formally define 'lay midwives' as unlicensed individuals who provide support before, during, and after birth. It establishes specific rules for these unlicensed practitioners, prohibiting them from representing themselves as licensed or administering prescription medications. The legislation also requires lay midwives to obtain and retain signed informed consent forms from clients that detail their training, confirm their unlicensed status, and outline a plan for handling medical issues or transferring care to licensed providers.