Senate Commerce Committee Statement to Senate Committee Substitute, No. 2994 (June 8, 2026)

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A Senate Commerce Committee statement to the Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 2994, State of New Jersey, dated June 8, 2026, reporting the substitute favorably. The bill modifies State regulation of midwives, repealing the law requiring approval for licensure of midwives by the State Board of Medical Examiners and establishing a State Board of Midwifery of 11 members. The board would oversee licensure of certified midwives (CMs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and certified professional midwives (CPMs), approve applications, keep licensee records and recognize accrediting and certifying entities. The bill also sets continuing education requirements and lets the new board license current CM, CNM or CPM licensees at the same level.

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SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR

SENATE, No.
2994

STATE
OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: JUNE 8,
2026

The Senate Commerce Committee reports favorably a
Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill No. 2994.

This bill modifies State regulation of midwives.
Specifically, the bill repeals the current law requiring approval for licensure
of midwives by the State Board of Medical Examiners and establishes a State
Board of Midwifery. The board is to consist of 11 members and will oversee the
licensure of certified midwives (CMs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and
certified professional midwives (CPMs).

The bill:

1) delineates the responsibilities of the board,
which include the approval of licensure applications; maintenance of records of
each licensee; and recognition of entities accrediting midwifery education
programs and national entities issuing midwifery certifications;

2) establishes continuing education requirements;

3) requires applicants to meet certain standards to
qualify for a license; and

4) authorizes the State Board of Midwifery to grant
individuals currently licensed as a CM, CNM, or CPM by the State Board of
Medical Examiners a license at that same level.

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