The proposed bill seeks to amend the definition of "Midwife" in section 36-751 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Under current law, a midwife is defined simply as a person who delivers a baby or provides related health care. The bill would update this definition to specify that a midwife is a person who is licensed under this article, thereby emphasizing the requirement for licensure in the practice of midwifery.

This change aims to clarify the legal status of midwives and ensure that only those who are properly licensed can perform midwifery services. The bill does not alter any other aspects of the current statute, maintaining the existing language regarding the scope of care provided by midwives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-751