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NY S08466

NY S08466
Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal death.


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal death.

AI Summary

This bill permits midwives and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and nurse practitioners, to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they were in attendance at or after the fetal death. The bill amends the existing Public Health Law to reflect this change, which allows for a broader range of healthcare professionals to be involved in the certification process for fetal deaths.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 03/03/2022)

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