S2994 • 2026

Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *

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Sponsor: Vitale, Joseph F.
Last action: 2026-06-08
Official status: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Effective date: Not listed

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Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *

Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." * Topic: Budget and Appropriations Fiscal note: This bill has been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

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Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." * Topic: Budget and Appropriations Fiscal note: This bill has been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

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Bill History

2026-06-08 New Jersey Legislature
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
2026-06-08 New Jersey Legislature
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2026-01-13 New Jersey Legislature
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Official Summary Text

Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *
Topic:
Budget and Appropriations
Fiscal note:
This bill has been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

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S2994 SCS SCM Statement 6/8/26

SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR

SENATE, No.
2994

STATE
OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:
�JUNE 8,
2026

����� The Senate Commerce Committee reports favorably a
Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 2994.

����� This bill modifies State regulation of midwives.�
Specifically, the bill repeals the current law requiring approval for licensure
of midwives by the State Board of Medical Examiners and establishes a State
Board of Midwifery.� The board is to consist of 11 members and will oversee the
licensure of certified midwives (CMs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and
certified professional midwives (CPMs).�

����� The bill:

����� 1) �delineates the responsibilities of the board,
which include the approval of licensure applications; maintenance of records of
each licensee; and recognition of entities accrediting midwifery education
programs and national entities issuing midwifery certifications;

����� 2) �establishes continuing education requirements;

����� 3) �requires applicants to meet certain standards to
qualify for a license; and

����� 4) �authorizes the State Board of Midwifery to grant
individuals currently licensed as a CM, CNM, or CPM by the State Board of
Medical Examiners a license at that same level.