As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. B. No. 322
2023-2024
Senator Ingram
Cosponsors: Senators DeMora, Antonio, Hicks-Hudson, Craig, Sykes, Smith
A BILL
To enact section 3702.35 of the Revised Code 1
regarding freestanding birth centers. 2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 3702.35 of the Revised Code be 3
enacted to read as follows: 4
Sec. 3702.35. (A) Each freestanding birthing center shall 5
have a written plan for the transfer of a mother or a newborn to 6
a hospital in the event of medical complications, emergency 7
situations, or as the need arises. 8
(B) No freestanding birthing center shall be required to 9
establish a written transfer agreement with a hospital. 10