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SB1776 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to spontaneous fetal death reports

Modifies provisions relating to spontaneous fetal death reports

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Coleman, Mary Elizabeth; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
S First Read
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 S484

    S First Read

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SB 1776 - Under this act, when a spontaneous fetal death of twenty or more completed weeks gestation occurs without medical attendance at or immediately after delivery and when a licensed treating physician has previously determined the nonviability of the pregnancy, the physician's written determination shall serve as sufficient evidence for purposes of filing a spontaneous fetal death report and the treating physician shall file the report within seven days of receiving notice of the spontaneous fetal death.
SARAH HASKINS