NY A05534

Establishes a state-level Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Board within the Department of Health, composed of 9 members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, to review deaths of fetuses and infants within one year of birth

Creates a parallel review board for New York City with 9 members appointed by the NYC Health Commissioner, which may operate independently or through agreement with the state

Requires boards to assess causes of death, contributing factors, and preventability, with specific attention to racial, economic, and other disparities affecting fetal and infant outcomes

Mandates boards issue annual public reports with findings and recommendations on policies, best practices, surveillance systems, and strategies to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity

Establishes strict confidentiality protections prohibiting any information collected from being used in civil, criminal, administrative, or family court proceedings against pregnant or birthing persons, or as basis for child abuse reports