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OH SB326

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Kunze

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Origin

Senate

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Designates May as "Maternal Mortality Awareness Month" in Ohio.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Medicaid6/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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