S.701

Requires DOH to establish levels of maternity care at maternity care facilities.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S701 requires the Department of Health to establish a classification system for maternity care facilities.

New Jersey S701 mandates the Department of Health to create a classification system for maternity care facilities, categorizing them into accredited birthing centers, Level I basic, Level II specialty, Level III subspecialty, and Level IV regional perinatal health care centers. This system aims to ensure an integrated continuum of care for pregnant, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, reducing adverse outcomes and addressing maternal health inequities.

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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