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2008 SESSION
HB 1190 Infant mortality; requires certain measures designed to lower.
Introduced by: Brian J. Moran | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Infant Mortality Prevention Act. Requires certain measures designed to lower the infant mortality rate in the Commonwealth, including: (i) expanding FAMIS eligibility for pregnant women with an income level up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level and providing coverage for one year postpartum; (ii) prohibiting the state from charging copayments for prenatal services for state employees; (iii) designating a senior employee of the Department of Health as coordinator for the state's home visitation programs designed to limit infant mortality; (iv) giving the Department of Social Services responsibility for coordinating efforts among faith-based organizations working to reduce infant mortality; and (v) requiring the Commissioner of Health to launch a public education campaign aimed at preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
FULL TEXT
- 01/09/08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 084054648 pdf | impact statement
- 02/05/08 House: Committee substitute printed 088575648-H1 pdf
HISTORY
- 01/09/08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 084054648
- 01/09/08 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 02/05/08 House: Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/08 House: Committee substitute printed 088575648-H1
- 02/05/08 House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/06/08 House: Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources (Hamilton)
- 02/12/08 House: Left in Appropriations