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Committee considers updating fetal‑death dating to reflect clinical best practice
Summary
SB 6,025 would change state law so fetal death at 20 weeks may be calculated using the best clinically accurate gestational age (for example ultrasound) instead of relying solely on last‑menstrual‑period dating; OB‑GYNs and clinicians testified the change reduces administrative and emotional burdens for families.
Senate Bill 6,025, heard Jan. 16 by the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee, would modify the statutory definition of fetal death so that the 20‑week threshold may be based on the best clinically accurate gestational age rather than strictly the date of the last menstrual period (LMP).
Greg Attenacio, committee staff, explained…
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