Loading chat...
NY S06717
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Establishes a state Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Board within the Department of Health to review deaths from stillbirth through one year after birth, as well as cases of severe fetal and infant morbidity
-
Creates a nine-member board with appointments by the Governor (3), Senate and Assembly leadership (2 each), serving three-year terms and meeting at least twice annually
-
Authorizes the board to collect death records, medical records, autopsy reports, birth records, and other relevant information from state agencies, hospitals, and medical examiners to conduct case reviews
-
Requires the board to issue annual public reports with findings and recommendations addressing causes of death, preventability, social determinants of health, and racial and economic disparities in outcomes
-
Establishes parallel provisions for New York City to create its own fetal and infant mortality review board, with strong confidentiality protections prohibiting use of collected information in civil, criminal, or family court proceedings
Legislative Description
Establishes fetal and infant mortality review boards to study fetal and infant mortality and morbidity and make recommendations on policies, best practices, and strategies to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1/7/2026