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SB188Introduced in the Senate

Stillbirth Support Grant Program; established.

Introduced

Introduced by Angelia Williams Graves, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Board of Health; Stillbirth Support Grant Program established. Establishes the Stillbirth Support Grant Program to provide grants to individuals who deliver a stillborn child, as defined in the bill, to assist with out-of-pocket expenses associated with such delivery. The bill authorizes the Board of Health to administer the Program and establish procedures and issue guidelines for administration of the Program as it deems appropriate. An application for such grant must be submitted within one year of delivery of a stillborn child.

Where it stands

Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)

January 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N) · January 22, 2026

14

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101332D

  2. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  3. Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)

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