Adopt the Freestanding Birth Center Act

Summary

The bill would set up a state‑run licensing framework for freestanding birth centers that provide labor, delivery, and early newborn care for low‑risk pregnancies outside hospitals. It requires centers to be accredited, limits them to non‑surgical, low‑risk services, and permits health or accident insurance policies to cover maternity care provided there. The goal is to expand safe, home‑like birth options while ensuring oversight and patient protections.

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