S.110

Establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S110 establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.

New Jersey S110 mandates the Department of Health to create maternity care standards for general hospitals licensed to provide maternity care. These standards aim to ensure the safety of maternity care patients during the prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum periods, with the goal of reducing adverse outcomes and disparities. Compliance with these standards is required for hospital licensure. The Department of Health will adopt necessary rules or regulations to implement the act, which will take effect 365 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee