HARRISBURG – A bill impacting midwifery in PA was signed into law. Senate Bill 507 – now Act 14 of 2026 – updates licensing requirements for certified midwives, improves collaboration with physicians, and expands prescription authority in certain circumstances, including for the treatment of substance use disorders. The law also aims to address healthcare shortages in rural and underserved communities by expanding the number of trained professionals available to provide maternal care services. Also, under appropriate agreements, certified midwives can now prescribe certain medications, including those used to treat opioid use disorder –– improving outcomes for both mothers and babies. Bill sponsor, Lackawanna County Sen. Rosemary Brown said by modernizing outdated laws and supporting greater collaboration among healthcare professionals, we are helping ensure women and families have access to safe, high-quality care throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. The bill received broad bipartisan support prior to being signed into law by the governor.
