Bill > HB1468

This bill requires hospitals to create a "safe discharge labor plan" for any patient in active labor before they are discharged or transferred, unless it's an emergency transfer. A "patient in active labor" is defined as a pregnant individual showing signs of labor according to standard medical practice. The plan must include the medical reasons for discharge, an assessment of travel safety, a written acknowledgment from the patient detailing risks and what to do if complications arise, and confirmation that the patient understands the plan. Hospitals must keep records of these plans for at least 21 years, provide annual training to relevant staff on maternal health, best practices, disparities, and respectful care, and prominently display patient rights regarding safe discharge plans. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including fines and corrective action plans, and mandates annual reporting by hospitals to the Department of Health on discharge data and any adverse events.