Rep. Ben Harrison

Primary HB 257

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Midwifery; provide further for the practice of midwifery and powers of the State Midwifery Board

Maddy summaryHB 257 updates Alabama's midwifery regulations by expanding licensed midwives' practice settings and clarifying board authority. It allows licensed midwives to provide care in independent birth centers and administer certain newborn screening tests, directly affecting midwives and birth centers. The bill also authorizes the State Midwifery Board to accept gifts and grants, and repeals a section requiring coverage for midwifery services. These changes aim to modernize practice standards while maintaining reporting requirements for midwives, such as annual birth and transfer statistics. The bill is currently pending in the House Health Committee.

HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals requirement for insurance coverage of midwifery services, restricting patient access to covered care despite expanded practice settings.90% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 436

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Lauderdale County, Electric Utility Board, establishment, members, transfer of City of Florence Electric Department to board, board members appointed by City Council of Florence and Lauderdale County Commission, Constitutional Amendment.

Lauderdale County

In committee Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 396

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Crimes & offenses, prohibits law enforcement from using the hog-tie position

Crimes & Offenses

In committee Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 139

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Creekside Academy Robotics Team, commended

Resolutions

Passed Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 312

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

To provide further for the practice of midwifery

Occupational Licensing Boards

In committee Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 246

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Consent to medical treatment; age of medical majority, established at 18; circumstances in which a minor may receive medical treatment, revised

Health

In committee Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 242

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Anti-discrimination against military.

Military

In committee Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 245

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Legislature, authorized to request Secretary of State to poll members whether to convene special session and authorize Senate President Pro Tem and Speaker to call Legislature into special session in certain conditions

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

In committee Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 244

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

State government, prohibits a state agency or other political subdivision of the state from taking certain actions in response to treaties

State & State Officers

In committee Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 247

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Health care facilities and services, abolishing the certificate of need program

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

In committee Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track