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SB1598Introduced in the Senate

BABIES Act Better Availability of Birth Centers Improves Outcomes and Expands Savings Act

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Ben Lujan, District NM

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A bill to address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 5, 2025

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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