It's Time to Modernize
NYSALM is pleased to announce the introduction
of our new bill, The Midwifery Modernization
Act, which will eliminate the requirement for a written
practice agreement from our state law.
Bill S5007 / A8117 is sponsored by Senator
Thomas Duane and Assembyman
Richard Gottfried. We made legislators familiar with
our bill at this year's Lobby Day on May 4th. Thank you
to the record number of midwives, student midwives, and
consumers who attending Lobby Day. We were able to have
more than 90 legislative appointments!
This is only the beginning. NYSALM needs
you! It will take the effort of every midwife in the state
to get this bill passed. Please take a moment to familiarize
yourself with the information here on the website and call
or meet with your legislators in Albany or their home offices.
Get the word out to your clients and the physicians who
support us. There are many ways to contribute on the current
legislation page.
Thank you to the midwives who have already
done so much, and for everyone who continues to contribute.
We will succeed to make midwifery stronger and improve access
to care for New York women and families.
Join us!
Kristin Walsh, President
