HB2184 has been scheduled for a hearing in the House Consumer Protection and Commerce committee on Wednesday 2/14/2018 at 2:00pm in Room 329: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_02-14-18_.HTM. We have until 2pm 2/13/2018 to submit written testimony and have it be considered on time.

HB2184/SB2294 Relating to Licensure of Midwives FAQs

1. Is this a home birth bill?
2. What are the different types of midwives and who would be licensed?
3. How are CMs and CPMs different from CNMs?
…and more

These bills are companion bills meaning they are exactly the same language but have been introduced in both chambers - the House and Senate. They create a midwife licensure program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to be administered by the director.