S1492
An Act relative to newborn infant safe sleep practices
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that newborns and their parents receive written materials outlining safe sleep practices when the infant is discharged from the hospital. It mandates that hospitals provide these materials to promote safe sleep environments for babies and reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently the Health Care Financing committee.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitals to provide written materials on safe sleep practices to parents at the time of infant discharge.
- Addresses infant safe sleep practices.
- Relates to public health.
- Specifically focuses on providing information to new parents.
Who is affected
- Parents of newborns
- Hospitals
- Healthcare providers
- Newborn infants
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for hospitals to provide written materials on safe sleep.
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Primary sponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
Cosponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
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Bill S.1492 194th (Current)
An Act relative to newborn infant safe sleep practices
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to provide written materials on safe sleep practices at the time of infant’s discharge from the hospital. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Brendan P. Crighton
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1492
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2972 |
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