Legislation - SB0348

Title: Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers - High-Risk Pregnancies - Communication After Discharge
Sponsored by: Senator Jackson
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Finance
Analysis

Synopsis

Altering the time period after the delivery of a newborn following a high-risk pregnancy in which a hospital or freestanding birthing center must call the birthing parent to evaluate the birthing parent's status and, as necessary, provide certain information to be at least 24 hours, but not later than 72 hours, rather than at least 24 hours, but not later than 48 hours after discharge.

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Original:: Finance

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2026 Legislative Date 1/23/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers - High-Risk Pregnancies - Communication After Discharge Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/23/2026	1/23/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers - High-Risk Pregnancies - Communication After Discharge

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