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MI SB0819

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erika Geiss

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act" to create a reporting mechanism for individuals experiencing substandard care during pregnancy and postpartum periods.

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to use a validated survey tool to receive reports from pregnant and postpartum patients regarding care that fails to be culturally congruent, unbiased, maintains dignity and privacy, prevents harm, or meets informed consent requirements.

  • Directs the department to identify incidences of "obstetric violence" (physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse by healthcare professionals during labor and birth) and "obstetric racism" (race-influenced treatment decisions that place patient health at risk).

  • Mandates the department submit a de-identified data report on obstetric violence and obstetric racism incidence and prevalence to the governor, relevant legislative committees, and the directors of health and human services and licensing agencies, without identifying specific facilities, professionals, or providers.

Legislative Description

Civil rights: general discrimination; reporting procedures for mistreatment during perinatal period; provide for. Creates new act.

Women: other

Last Action

Placed On Second Reading

12/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Health Policy12/3/2024
Housing And Human Services4/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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