BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5256: Birth centers
Concerning the use of the term birth center.
Summary
- Prohibits health care facilities not licensed by the Department of Health as birthing centers, from using the terms birthing center, childbirth center, or birth center.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Karen Keiser (D-33)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- HB 2077
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the use of the term birth center;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
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