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SB 819 - Requires Reporting Procedures for Mistreatment During Perinatal Periods - Michigan Key Vote

Timeline

Senate Bill Passed
Dec. 3, 2024
Introduced
April 10, 2024

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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (23-14) - Dec. 3, 2024

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Title: Requires Reporting Procedures for Mistreatment During Perinatal Periods

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires reporting procedures for mistreatment during the perinatal period in Michigan.

Highlights:

Requires reporting procedures for mistreatment during the perinatal period in Michigan (Sec. 1-4).
Establishes and creates the Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act which directs the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) to create a tool for patients to self-report experiences of obstetric racism (Sec. 1-4).
Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5).

Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - April 10, 2024

Title: Requires Reporting Procedures for Mistreatment During Perinatal Periods

Erika Geiss (MI - D)