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MI SB0030
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act" requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to collect reports from pregnant or postpartum individuals who receive substandard gynecological or perinatal care
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Defines "obstetric racism" as race-influenced treatment or diagnostic decisions that place a patient's health at risk, and "obstetric violence" as physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse by healthcare professionals during labor and birth
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Requires DHHS to use a validated survey tool to receive reports of care that fails to be culturally congruent, maintain dignity and privacy, prevent harm, or meet informed consent requirements
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Mandates DHHS to identify incidences of obstetric violence and obstetric racism through the reporting tool and other methods
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Requires DHHS to submit de-identified data reports on obstetric violence and racism prevalence to the governor, relevant legislative committees, and department directors, without identifying specific healthcare facilities or professionals
Legislative Description
Civil rights: general discrimination; reporting procedures for mistreatment during perinatal period; provide for. Creates new act.
Women: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
4/17/2025