AR HR1075

Designates September 2019 as "Arkansas Safe Sleep Awareness Month" to promote infant safe sleep practices.

Addresses Arkansas infant mortality data showing approximately 300 infants died before their first birthdays in 2016, with nearly 25% being sudden, unexpected sleep-related deaths.

Notes black infants had a 40% higher risk of sleep-related deaths compared to white infants.

Recommends infants sleep alone, on their backs, in cribs or bassinets with firm mattresses and fitted sheets only, consistent with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

Urges hospitals, state agencies, community organizations, and health partners to promote compliance with safe sleep recommendations to reduce preventable infant mortality.