SB140

Regards freestanding birthing centers

Introduced·3/11/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB140 regulates freestanding birthing centers, requiring transfer agreements with hospitals for non-accredited centers.

Ohio SB140 mandates that freestanding birthing centers, which are facilities providing care during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, must have a written transfer agreement with a local hospital for non-accredited centers. Accredited centers are exempt from this requirement. The bill also requires each center to maintain a written plan for transferring a mother or newborn to a hospital in case of medical complications or emergencies.

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History

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Health

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Introduced