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NY S03451

NY S03451
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
01/31/2023
In Committee
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to certification of fetal death certificates by a midwife or physician assistant

AI Summary

This bill amends the public health law to allow 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 also removes the provision that nurse-midwives cannot certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate. This change provides more flexibility in who can certify fetal deaths and help ensure accurate and timely reporting of this information.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (on 02/27/2024)

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