Federal SB4507 mandates hospitals and birth centers to inform parents of their rights regarding the disposition of a miscarried fetus.

Federal SB4507, known as the Bereaved Parents Rights Act, amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals and freestanding birth centers to notify parents of their rights concerning the disposition of a miscarried fetus. This includes the right to arrange for a private or common burial or cremation. If parents choose to arrange for the burial or cremation within 72 hours of notification, the hospital or birth center must ensure the disposition follows state fetal death disposition options.

Federal SB4507 mandates hospitals and birth centers to inform parents of their rights regarding the disposition of a miscarried fetus.

Federal SB4507, known as the Bereaved Parents Rights Act, amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals and freestanding birth centers to notify parents of their rights concerning the disposition of a miscarried fetus. This includes the right to arrange for a private or common burial or cremation. If parents choose to arrange for the burial or cremation within 72 hours of notification, the hospital or birth center must ensure the disposition follows state fetal death disposition options.