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NJ A2655

NJ A2655
Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
12/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.

AI Summary

This bill establishes requirements for healthcare professionals to provide postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and to develop personalized postpartum care plans. It requires healthcare providers to offer patients the opportunity to create a comprehensive postpartum care plan during the first trimester, which must include details about the patient's care team, appointment scheduling, breastfeeding guidance, contraception, and management of physical and mental health conditions. The bill also mandates that hospitals, birthing centers, and other maternity care facilities provide patients with information about potential postpartum complications, warning signs, and symptoms before discharge, based on best practices and guidance from relevant medical organizations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Hearing (10:00:00 12/11/2023 Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 12/11/2023)

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