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MS HB1576
Birthing centers; delete requirement to have written transfer agreement with a hospital in order to be licensed.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-77-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement For Birthing Centers To Obtain A Written Agreement With A Hospital That Has An Organized Obstetrical Service And Provides Such Service On A Continuing Basis, Stating That The Hospital Agrees To Accept From The Birthing Center Such Cases As May Need To Be Referred From The Birthing Center; To Require Licensed Birthing Centers To Establish A Written Transfer Plan That Involves Appropriate Levels Of Care When Client Conditions Require It, And To Periodically Provide A Local Hospital With Written Notice Of Its Operations And Patient Population Served; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Mississippi's requirements for birthing center licensing by eliminating the previous mandate that birthing centers must have a written transfer agreement with a hospital before obtaining a license. Instead, the bill now requires licensed birthing centers to create a written transfer plan that outlines how they will handle patient referrals when medical conditions necessitate a higher level of care. The new requirement also stipulates that birthing centers must periodically provide a local hospital with written documentation about their operational details and the patient population they serve. This change aims to provide more flexibility for birthing centers while still ensuring patient safety by maintaining a clear protocol for medical emergencies or complex cases that might require hospital-level intervention. The new provisions will go into effect on July 1, 2025, giving birthing centers time to develop and implement their new transfer plans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1576.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1576IN.htm |
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