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NY A01541
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Establishes a 14-member Cesarean Births Review Board within the Department of Health, composed of experts in maternal mortality, maternal health, and public health
- Governor appoints 8 members including 2 licensed midwives, 2 obstetric nurses, 2 OB-GYN physicians, and 2 representatives from women's maternal health organizations; 6 additional members appointed by legislative leaders
- Board must review cesarean birth rates at hospitals statewide, examining factors such as primary vs. repeat cesarean rates, vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC) rates, timing of unplanned cesareans, and impact of midwifery care
- Requires the board to issue a final report with recommendations to reduce cesarean birth rates within 18 months of convening, to be submitted to the governor and legislative leaders and posted publicly
- All personal identifying information about birthing persons, healthcare practitioners, and facilities must remain confidential
Legislative Description
Establishes the cesarean births review board; provides such board shall be comprised of multidisciplinary experts to review the rate of cesarean births at hospitals in the state; provides reporting requirements.
Last Action
REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Women's Issues5/27/2025
Rules5/22/2025
Ways and Means2/4/2025
Health1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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