SB 530-FN (2026): relative to fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control.

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SB 530-FN (2026)

relative to fetal death reporting to the Centers for Disease Control.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 260

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, with 18 people signed in online: 17 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2026, making it Chapter 260 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2026.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2026, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
  • March 25, 2026, 1:40 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • March 25, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 21, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm
  • January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
  • January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 19, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  • March 25, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:55 pm GP 231
  • March 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:40 pm GP 231
  • March 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/25/2026 01:40 pm GP 231
  • March 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  • July 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 260; Effective 07/02/2026

Laws It Would Change

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