This bill amends the current law regarding fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) by prohibiting the division of vital records from releasing specific personal information. Notably, it updates the terminology on the fetal death form, changing the term "maiden surname" to "name prior to first marriage or civil union." Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that outlines the limited release of information to the CDC, ensuring that sensitive details such as the names of the mother and father, their birth month and day, medical record numbers, and residential addresses are not disclosed.

Under the new provisions, while the division of vital records can share the birth year of the parents and the date of fetal delivery with the CDC, it must safeguard the privacy of the individuals involved by withholding more identifiable information. This legislation aims to enhance the confidentiality of personal data in fetal death reporting while still allowing for necessary statistical data to be shared with health authorities. The bill is set to take effect upon its passage on July 02, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-C:75
Version adopted by both bodies: 5-C:75
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 5-C:75
SB530 text: 5-C:75