Mothers and Preborns Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Mothers and Preborns Act proposes creating the Office of the Healthy Newborn Ombudsman within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would provide information and assistance to pregnant women and parents of newborns, focusing on available programs and resources. The bill also requires obstetricians to provide pregnant patients with information about these services and amends existing laws regarding child support obligations to include unborn children.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Office of the Healthy Newborn Ombudsman within the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Defines ‘parent’ and ‘unborn child’ for the purpose of the ombudsman’s work.
- Requires obstetricians to provide pregnant patients with information about available assistance programs.
- Mandates the creation and distribution of a brochure outlining services for pregnant women and parents.
- Outlines the ombudsman’s duties, including investigating complaints and referring parents to relevant programs.
- Modifies child support laws to include unborn children and retroactive obligations.
- Requires the ombudsman to produce an annual report summarizing activities.
- Specifies cooperation requirements from state programs designed to assist parents.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- Parents of newborns
- Obstetricians
- Department of Health and Human Services
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