SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the SHINE for Autumn Act, aims to improve research and data collection related to stillbirths. It authorizes grants to states for surveillance, data collection, and building public health capacity to assess stillbirth risk factors. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop guidelines for data collection and create public educational materials on stillbirths and their risk factors.
Key provisions
- Grants to states for stillbirth surveillance and data collection.
- Requirements for de-identification of stillbirth data to protect patient privacy.
- Guidance from the Secretary of Health and Human Services on data collection standards.
- Development and public availability of educational materials on stillbirths.
- Establishment of a report by the Secretary of Health and Human Services with educational guidelines.
- Authorization of appropriations for grants and educational initiatives through 2030.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women and their families
- State and local health departments
- Healthcare providers (obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, etc.)
- Public health officials
- Researchers
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated federal funding stream for stillbirth research and data collection.
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