HB 306 KY Introduced
AN ACT relating to maternal health disparities in perinatal care.
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Summary
Amend KRS 211.680 to expand the scope of the legislative intent and findings; create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to define terms; require licensed health facilities under KRS Chapter 216B to provide each patient with written information regarding the patient's rights and implement an evidence-based maternal health disparities program for all health providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; require the Department for Public Health to track data on maternal death and severe morbidity.
Sponsors (2)
- B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
- G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
Action history (2)
- Jan 18, 2024 introduced in House · lower
- Jan 18, 2024 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
Text versions (1)
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