The proposed bill would amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 36-2231, which specifically addresses the role of certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, and licensed midwives during emergency medical situations. Under this new provision, if these midwives request an ambulance during an out-of-hospital birth, they are permitted to accompany the patient in the ambulance to the hospital.

This addition to the law would enhance the current statutes by explicitly allowing midwives to continue providing necessary medical care during transport, thereby ensuring continuity of care for patients in emergency situations. There are no deletions or changes to existing language in the current law, making this a straightforward insertion that expands the scope of practice for midwives in emergency medical contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2231