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Licensed Midwifery Practice Act of 1993: complaints.

It became law on Sep 23, 2022.

CA SB 1440 · Senate Bill · 2021–2022

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Sep 23, 2022

What it does

Existing law, the Licensed Midwifery Practice Act of 1993, provides for the licensure of midwives by the Medical Board of California. The act authorizes the board to suspend, revoke, or place on probation the license of a midwife for, among other things, unprofessional conduct, procuring a license by fraud or misrepresentation, or procuring, aiding, or abetting a criminal abortion. The act requires a complaint that is determined to involve the quality of care to meet a specified criteria before the complaint is referred to a field office for further investigation. In this regard, a complaint involving the quality of care must include the review of relevant client records, a statement or…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Sep 23, 2022

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