SB348Introduced in the Senate
Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers - High-Risk Pregnancies - Communication After Discharge
Introduced by Carl Jackson, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the requirement that a hospital or freestanding birthing center contact the birth parent after the delivery of a newborn following a high-risk pregnancy to evaluate the birthing parent's status and, as necessary, provide certain information to be at least 24 hours after discharge.
Where it stands
Third Reading Passed (100-34)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
100
Yes
34
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | Not Voting |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {353629/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (30-15)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {873827/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (100-34)
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