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1 New Paragraph; Midwifery; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 326-D:5 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
II-a. No rule shall be adopted that requires a denial or transfer of care by a midwife for reasons of the patient being pregnant with multiple fetuses, malpresentation of the fetus, or the patient having had fewer than 3 previous cesarean sections. Additionally, no rule shall be adopted which prohibits the acceptance of a client for midwifery care based on the patient's distance from a hospital.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Paragraph; Midwifery; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 326-D:5 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
II-a. No rule shall be adopted that requires a denial or transfer of care by a midwife for reasons of the patient being pregnant with multiple fetuses, malpresentation of the fetus, or the patient having had fewer than 3 previous cesarean sections. Additionally, no rule shall be adopted which prohibits the acceptance of a client for midwifery care based on the patient's distance from a hospital.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.