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OK HB2152
OK HB2152Maternal mortality; modifying membership of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee; requiring hospital or birthing center to report certain deaths to the Chief Medical Examiner Office; broadening types of deaths to be investigated; production of records; effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to maternal mortality; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-242.4, which relates to composition and structure of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee; reducing and modifying membership; requiring hospital or birthing center to report certain maternal deaths to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 938, which relates to medicolegal investigations; broadening types of deaths required to be investigated; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 939, which relates to production of records, documents, evidence, or other material; authorizing Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to share certain material with the Maternal Mortality Review Committee for specified purpose; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Maternal mortality
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to modify the membership of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, reducing the number of members from 25 to 11. It requires hospitals or birthing centers to report certain maternal deaths to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner within 72 hours. The bill also broadens the types of deaths that must be investigated by the Chief Medical Examiner to include maternal deaths during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy termination. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Chief Medical Examiner to share records and materials with the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to assist in its duties. The bill has an effective date of November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/03/2024 (on 05/06/2024)
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