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Neonatal Care Transparency: Parents' Right to Information

New rules require hospitals and doctors to disclose policies on life-saving care for premature babies. This ensures parents have full information about available care and transfer options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their children's health.
Key points
Hospitals must publicly disclose their policies on the minimum gestational age for providing life-saving care to premature infants.
Obstetricians must inform patients about hospital policies on premature birth care at the first prenatal visit.
Hospitals unable to provide life-saving care for premature infants must disclose procedures for transferring mother and baby to a facility that can.
Hospitals and providers failing to meet these disclosure requirements may lose federal Medicaid and CHIP funding.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2433
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2433.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must publicly disclose their policies on the minimum gestational age for providing life-saving care to premature infants.
  • Obstetricians must inform patients about hospital policies on premature birth care at the first prenatal visit.
  • Hospitals unable to provide life-saving care for premature infants must disclose procedures for transferring mother and baby to a facility that can.
  • Hospitals and providers failing to meet these disclosure requirements may lose federal Medicaid and CHIP funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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