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OH SB326
Bill
Status
6/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Kunze
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AI Summary
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Designates May as "Maternal Mortality Awareness Month" in Ohio.
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Modifies the Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) board by expanding membership to include individuals representing racial and ethnic backgrounds, midwives, certified doulas, and women who experienced severe maternal morbidity.
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Requires hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to report annual data on severe maternal morbidity to the Director of Health, with rules to be adopted within 60 days of effective date.
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Changes PAMR board reporting from biennial to annual reports submitted by December 1st each year, with reports to be public records containing disaggregated data by insurance coverage, race, and ethnicity.
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Protects confidentiality of PAMR board records, investigative materials, and member statements while establishing procedures for identifying and reviewing pregnancy-associated deaths to reduce maternal mortality through recommendations and interventions.
Legislative Description
Modify Pregnancy Mortality Review Board
Health and Human Services : Health Care
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Health, Human Services and Medicaid
6/24/2020