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.

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.