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ID H0423

ID H0423
Adds to existing law to provide for a maternal mortality review committee that will investigate causes and factors associated with deaths relating to pregnancy and childbirth.


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Introduced
01/23/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO MATERNAL DEATHS; AMENDING TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 96, TITLE 39, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE FIND- INGS, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING A MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING COMMIT- TEE PROCEEDINGS, RECORDS, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND IMMUNITY, TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESS TO CERTAIN RECORDS, AND TO PROVIDE RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A SUNSET DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho's law to establish a maternal mortality review committee within the state's Department of Health and Welfare. The committee will conduct comprehensive, multidisciplinary reviews of maternal deaths in Idaho to identify the causes and factors associated with these deaths, as well as review cases and trends in severe maternal morbidity. The committee will be composed of diverse members representing various medical specialties, nursing, social work, emergency services, and legislative representatives. The bill also provides for confidentiality of the committee's proceedings and records, and grants the Department of Health and Welfare rulemaking authority to administer the provisions of the new law. The bill is set to sunset on July 1, 2030, and will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare (on 01/24/2024)

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