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Study on Infant Home Cardiorespiratory Monitors and Coverage

This act directs a research institute to prepare a report on home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants. The goal is to assess their effectiveness in preventing sudden infant death syndrome and to explore the possibility of their coverage by health plans, potentially increasing access for parents.
Key points
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to prepare a report on home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants.
The report will assess monitor effectiveness in preventing sudden infant death and explore health plan coverage options.
Defines a home cardiorespiratory monitor as a device tracking heart rate and breathing of a sleeping infant (under 2 years).
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Print number: 117_HR_5604
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Process start date: 2021-10-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BO’s Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5604.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to prepare a report on home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants.
  • The report will assess monitor effectiveness in preventing sudden infant death and explore health plan coverage options.
  • Defines a home cardiorespiratory monitor as a device tracking heart rate and breathing of a sleeping infant (under 2 years).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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