The public record · 119th Congress

BABIES Act

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A bill to address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

BABIES ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Better Availability of Birth Centers Improves Outcomes and Expands Savings ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 1598·Senate·Bill·Health

Sen. Ben Ray Luján(Democratic-New Mexico)·

May 5, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Bill text

May 5, 2025As introduced in the Senate