§457J-1  Findings and purpose.  The legislature finds that:

     (1)  Midwives offer reproductive health care and maternity and newborn care to clients seeking midwifery services;

     (2)  The improper practice of midwifery poses a significant risk of harm to any client receiving midwifery services and may result in death; and

     (3)  The regulation of the practice of midwifery is reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons choosing midwifery services and their newborns. [L 2019, c 32, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 28, §6]