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Introduced
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
In Committee
04/03/2019
04/03/2019
Crossed Over
02/18/2019
02/18/2019
Passed
04/05/2019
04/05/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
Introduced Session
92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)
Bill Summary
To Establish The Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Maternal Mortality Review Committee in the Arkansas Department of Health to review maternal deaths and develop strategies for their prevention. The committee will review pregnancy-related deaths, identify contributing factors, make determinations on preventability, and provide recommendations to policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public. The bill grants the committee access to relevant medical records and ensures the confidentiality of its proceedings and data collected. It also provides immunity from liability for committee members participating in good faith. The committee is required to submit an annual report on its findings and recommendations to the state legislature.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Notification that HB1440 is now Act 829 (on 04/09/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1440 |
| BillText | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Acts/Act829.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Bills/HB1440.pdf |
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