2015 House Bill 4235 / 2016 Public Act 479

Mandate health care providers report death of pregnant woman

Introduced in the House

Feb. 24, 2015

Introduced by Rep. George Darany (D-15)

To require physicians and health care facility managers who are present at or aware of the death of a woman who was pregnant at the time of her death or within one year before her death to report this to the state.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 17, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 30, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require physicians and health care facility managers who are present at or aware of the death of a woman who was pregnant at the time of her death or within one year before her death to report this to the state.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016