Chapter 440

440.9805(1) (1) “Health care provider” means a health care provider, as defined in s. 146.81 (1) (a) to (p), a person licensed or issued a training permit as an emergency medical services practitioner under s. 256.15, or a person certified as an emergency medical responder under s. 256.15 (8) (a).

440.9805(2) (2) “Licensed midwife” means a person who has been granted a license under this subchapter to engage in the practice of midwifery.

440.9805(3) (3) “Practice of midwifery” means providing maternity care during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

440.9805 History History: 2005 a. 292; 2007 a. 97 s. 185; 2007 a. 130; 2009 a. 28; 2017 a. 12.

440.981 440.981 Use of title; penalty.

440.981(1) (1) No person may use the title “licensed midwife,” describe or imply that he or she is a licensed midwife, or represent himself or herself as a licensed midwife unless the person is granted a license under this subchapter or is licensed as a nurse-midwife under s. 441.15.

440.981(2) (2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $250, imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both.

440.981 History History: 2005 a. 292.

440.982 440.982 Licensure.

440.982(1) (1) No person may engage in the practice of midwifery unless the person is granted a license under this subchapter, is granted a temporary permit pursuant to a rule promulgated under s. 440.984 (2m), or is licensed as a nurse-midwife under s. 441.15.

440.982(1m) (1m) Except as provided in sub. (2), the department may grant a license to a person under this subchapter if all of the following apply:

440.982(1m)(a) (a) The person submits an application for the license to the department on a form provided by the department.

440.982(1m)(b) (b) The person pays the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

440.982(1m)(c) (c) The person submits evidence satisfactory to the department of one of the following:

440.982(1m)(c)1. 1. The person holds a valid certified professional midwife credential granted by the North American Registry of Midwives or a successor organization.

440.982(1m)(c)2. 2. The person holds a valid certified nurse-midwife credential granted by the American College of Nurse Midwives or a successor organization.

440.982(1m)(d) (d) The person submits evidence satisfactory to the department that the person has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.

440.982(2) (2) The department may not grant a license under this subchapter to any person who has been convicted of an offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.06, 944.15, 944.17, 944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34, 948.02, 948.025, 948.051, 948.06, 948.07, 948.075, 948.08, 948.081, 948.09, 948.095, 948.10, 948.11, 948.12, or 948.125 or under s. 940.302 (2) if s. 940.302 (2) (a) 1. b. applies.

440.982 History History: 2005 a. 292; 2007 a. 20, 104, 116; 2013 a. 362; 2017 a. 128; 2023 a. 224.

440.982 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also ch. SPS 181, Wis. adm. code.

440.983 440.983 Renewal of licensure.

440.983(1) (1) The renewal date for licenses granted under this subchapter is specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

440.983(2) (2) A licensed midwife shall, at the time that he or she applies for renewal of a license under sub. (1), submit proof satisfactory to the department of all of the following:

440.983(2)(a) (a) He or she holds a valid certified professional midwife credential from the North American Registry of Midwives or a successor organization or a valid certified nurse-midwife credential from the American College of Nurse Midwives or a successor organization.

440.983(2)(b) (b) He or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.

440.983 History History: 2005 a. 292; 2007 a. 20, 104.

440.984 440.984 Rule making.

440.984(1) (1) The department shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this subchapter. Except as provided in subs. (2), (2m), and (3), any rules regarding the practice of midwifery shall be consistent with standards regarding the practice of midwifery established by the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives or a successor organization.

440.984(2) (2) The rules shall allow a licensed midwife to administer oxygen during the practice of midwifery.

440.984(2m) (2m) The rules shall provide for the granting of temporary permits to practice midwifery pending qualification for licensure.

440.984(3) (3) The rules may allow a midwife to administer, during the practice of midwifery, oxytocin (Pitocin) as a postpartum antihemorrhagic agent, intravenous fluids for stabilization, vitamin K, eye prophylactics, and other drugs or procedures as determined by the department.

440.984(4) (4) The rules may not do any of the following:

440.984(4)(a) (a) Require a licensed midwife to have a nursing degree or diploma.

440.984(4)(b) (b) Require a licensed midwife to practice midwifery under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, another health care provider.

440.984(4)(c) (c) Require a licensed midwife to enter into an agreement, written or otherwise, with another health care provider.

440.984(4)(d) (d) Limit the location where a licensed midwife may practice midwifery.

440.984(4)(e) (e) Permit a licensed midwife to use forceps or vacuum extraction.

440.984 History History: 2005 a. 292.

440.984 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also chs. SPS 180, 181, 182, and 183, Wis. adm. code.

440.985 440.985 Informed consent. A licensed midwife shall, at an initial consultation with a client, provide a copy of the rules promulgated by the department under this subchapter and disclose to the client orally and in writing all of the following:

440.985(1) (1) The licensed midwife’s experience and training.

440.985(2) (2) Whether the licensed midwife has malpractice liability insurance coverage and the policy limits of any such coverage.

440.985(3) (3) A protocol for medical emergencies, including transportation to a hospital, particular to each client.

440.985(4) (4) Any other information required by department rule.

440.985 History History: 2005 a. 292.

440.985 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also s. SPS 182.01, Wis. adm. code.

440.986 440.986 Disciplinary proceedings and actions.

440.986(1) (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may conduct investigations and hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.

440.986(2) (2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may reprimand a licensed midwife or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license granted under this subchapter if the department finds that the applicant or the licensed midwife has done any of the following:

440.986(2)(a) (a) Intentionally made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.

440.986(2)(b) (b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced midwifery while his or her ability to engage in the practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

440.986(2)(c) (c) Advertised in a manner that is false or misleading.

440.986(2)(d) (d) In the course of the practice of midwifery, made a substantial misrepresentation that was relied upon by a client.

440.986(2)(e) (e) In the course of the practice of midwifery, engaged in conduct that evidences an inability to apply the principles or skills of midwifery.

440.986(2)(f) (f) Obtained or attempted to obtain compensation through fraud or deceit.

440.986(2)(g) (g) Allowed another person to use a license granted under this subchapter.

440.986(2)(h) (h) Violated any law of this state or federal law that substantially relates to the practice of midwifery, violated this subchapter, or violated any rule promulgated under this subchapter.

440.986(3) (3) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department shall revoke a license granted under this subchapter if the licensed midwife is convicted of any of the offenses specified in s. 440.982 (2).

440.986 History History: 2005 a. 292.

440.986 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also ch. SPS 183, Wis. adm. code.

440.987 440.987 Advisory committee. If the department appoints an advisory committee under s. 440.042 to advise the department on matters relating to the regulation of licensed midwives, the committee shall consist of only the following:

440.987(1) (1) Two members who are licensed midwives.

440.987(2) (2) One member who is licensed as a nurse-midwife under s. 441.15 and who practices in an out-of-hospital setting.

440.987(3) (3) One member who is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

440.987(4) (4) One public member who has received midwifery care in an out-of-hospital setting.

440.987 History History: 2005 a. 292.

440.988 440.988 Vicarious liability. No health care provider shall be liable for an injury resulting from an act or omission by a licensed midwife, even if the health care provider has consulted with or accepted a referral from the licensed midwife.

440.988 History History: 2005 a. 292.

subch. XIV of ch. 440 SUBCHAPTER XIV

UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT

440.99 440.99 Definitions. In this subchapter:

440.99(1) (1) “Agency contract” means an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the student athlete a professional-sports-services contract or an endorsement contract.

440.99(2) (2) 

440.99(2)(a) (a) “Athlete agent” means an individual, whether or not registered under this subchapter, who does any of the following:

440.99(2)(a)1. 1. Directly or indirectly recruits or solicits or, for compensation, procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for a student athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization.

440.99(2)(a)2. 2. For compensation or in anticipation of compensation in connection with a student athlete’s participation in athletics, does any of the following:

440.99(2)(a)2.a. a. Serves the student athlete in an advisory capacity on a matter related to finances, business pursuits, or career management decisions, unless the individual is an employee of an educational institution acting exclusively as an employee of the educational institution for the benefit of the educational institution.

440.99(2)(a)2.b. b. Manages the business affairs of the student athlete by providing assistance with bills, payments, contracts, or taxes.

440.99(2)(a)3. 3. In anticipation of representing a student athlete for a purpose related to the student athlete’s participation in athletics, does any of the following:

440.99(2)(a)3.a. a. Gives consideration to the student athlete or another person.

440.99(2)(a)3.b. b. Serves the student athlete in an advisory capacity on a matter related to finances, business pursuits, or career management decisions.

440.99(2)(a)3.c. c. Manages the business affairs of the student athlete by providing assistance with bills, payments, contracts, or taxes.

440.99(2)(b) (b) “Athlete agent” does not include the following:

440.99(2)(b)1. 1. An individual who acts solely on behalf of a professional sports team or organization.

440.99(2)(b)2. 2. An individual who is a licensed, registered, or certified professional and offers or provides services to a student athlete customarily provided by members of the profession, unless the individual does any of the following:

440.99(2)(b)2.a. a. Recruits or solicits.

440.99(2)(b)2.b. b. For compensation, procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for the student athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization.

440.99(2)(b)2.c. c. Receives consideration for providing the services, and the consideration is calculated using a different method than for an individual who is not a student athlete.

440.99(3) (3) “Athletic director” means an individual responsible for administering the overall athletic program of an educational institution or, if an educational institution has separately administered athletic programs for male students and female students, the athletic program for males or the athletic program for females, as appropriate.