SB 0030
Civil rights: general discrimination; reporting procedures for mistreatment during perinatal period; provide for. Creates new act.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act, aims to address potential discrimination and mistreatment experienced by pregnant individuals and those in the postpartum period during gynecological or perinatal care. It establishes a process for reporting instances of obstetric racism and obstetric violence, focusing on ensuring culturally congruent, unbiased, and respectful care. The Department of Health and Human Services will utilize a validated tool to collect and analyze reports, ultimately providing data to state officials to identify and address systemic issues.
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