Bill
Bill > S02874
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing protocols for the handling of stillbirths by healthcare facilities and establishing a stillbirth research database
AI Summary
This bill establishes protocols for healthcare facilities in New York to follow when a stillbirth occurs. It requires the New York Commissioner of Health, in consultation with various medical boards, to develop comprehensive policies and procedures for handling stillbirths, including assigning primary physician responsibility, providing grief counseling and bereavement support, and educating staff. The bill also mandates the establishment of a stillbirth research database to collect data on stillbirth cases and evaluate the causes and prevention of stillbirths.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Maternal Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
- ‐ Research and Development
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S2874 | 01/25/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02874&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02874 | 01/25/2023 |
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