Introduced
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To mandate that hospitals give mothers a copy of a pamphlet on the risk factors of sudden infant death syndrome and sudden unexpected infant death ( SIDS and SUID) and require parents to sign a statement acknowledging that they were given the pamphlet. This would also apply to a health professional in charge of a birth outside of a hospital or “in charge of the care of a newborn.” The Department of Community Health would be responsible for producing the pamphlets, and for producing a “safe sleep” video.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove a provision requiring parents to sign a statement that they have received the mandated informational material.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)
To mandate that hospitals give mothers a copy of a pamphlet on the risk factors of sudden infant death syndrome and sudden unexpected infant death (SIDS and SUID). This would also apply to a health professional in charge of a birth or a newborn's care outside of a hospital. The Department of Community Health would be responsible for producing the pamphlets and related material.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To mandate that hospitals give mothers a copy of a pamphlet on the risk factors of sudden infant death syndrome and sudden unexpected infant death (SIDS and SUID). This would also apply to a health professional in charge of a birth or a newborn's care outside of a hospital. The Department of Community Health would be responsible for producing the pamphlets and related material.
