MO SB1776

Spontaneous fetal deaths at 20+ weeks gestation or weighing 350+ grams must be reported to the local registrar within 7 days of delivery

When a licensed treating physician has previously determined in writing that a pregnancy was nonviable, that written determination serves as sufficient evidence for reporting purposes, eliminating the need for medical examiner/coroner investigation

The treating physician becomes responsible for preparing and filing the report within 7 days of receiving notice of the spontaneous fetal death when a prior nonviability determination exists

Parents or siblings (if parents are deceased) may request a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth from the state registrar, regardless of whether the death occurred before or after August 28, 2004

Individuals with "direct and tangible interest" as defined by the Department of Health and Senior Services may receive the spontaneous fetal death report