Oklahoma SB1436 mandates hospitals to provide specific forms and information to women experiencing fetal death or miscarriage.

Oklahoma SB1436 requires hospitals to give women or their designees a physical or digital copy of a specified form when a fetal death occurs or a woman seeks treatment for a miscarriage. The hospital must also ensure that a staff member verbally informs the woman or family about requesting certificates through the process outlined on the form. The State Department of Health is tasked with developing and publishing this form. The act will become effective November 1, 2026.

Oklahoma SB1436 mandates hospitals to provide specific forms and information to women experiencing fetal death or miscarriage.

Oklahoma SB1436 requires hospitals to give women or their designees a physical or digital copy of a specified form when a fetal death occurs or a woman seeks treatment for a miscarriage. The hospital must also ensure that a staff member verbally informs the woman or family about requesting certificates through the process outlined on the form. The State Department of Health is tasked with developing and publishing this form. The act will become effective November 1, 2026.