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House Bill 129 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Jan 16, 2026
House Bill 129 Alabama 2026 Session
House Bill
In Committee
Current Status
2026 Regular Session
Session
1
Sponsor

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Marilyn Lands
Democrat
Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Midwives; administration of certain newborn screening tests authorized
Description

Under existing law, licensed midwives are required to order certain newborn screening tests for diseases pursuant to the Newborn Screening Program under the Alabama Department of Public Health.

This bill would authorize licensed midwives to administer those screening tests in accordance with the program.

Subjects
Occupational Licensing Boards

Bill Actions

H

Pending House Health

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health

H

Prefiled

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature