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.

Summary

The bill amends Pennsylvania’s Medical Practice Act to define “lay midwife” and to make it unlawful for unlicensed midwives to present themselves as licensed, prescribe medication, or fail to obtain a detailed informed‑consent form from clients. It also requires record‑keeping of those consent forms and includes a religious‑exemption clause. The changes aim to protect pregnant individuals while clarifying the legal status of traditional midwives.

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