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House Health Committee favorably reports bill to recognize Stillbirth Day
Summary
The House Health Committee moved House Bill 4 forward after a unanimous committee vote to recognize Stillbirth Day, citing aims to educate the public and explore ways to reduce stillbirths; the measure was referred following a 12–0 roll call.
Chair Schmidt presided as the Ohio House Health Committee took formal action on House Bill 4 and unanimously moved the measure forward. Vice Chair Dieter opened the motion, saying, "I move to favorably report House Bill 4 back and recommend its passage." The clerk then called the roll.
The motion carried with 12 affirmative votes and no negatives. Chair Schmidt described the bill as a measure "to recognize Stillbirth Day, to educate the public and hopefully find ways to minimize those things to happen." With passage in committee, the bill will be referred to the next legislative step per normal House procedure.
The committee did not debate amendments or receive extended testimony on the bill during this session. Members were invited to cosponsor the bill by signing a sheet provided by staff.
