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Panel backs updating fetal‑death definition to match clinical dating
Summary
Clinicians and lawmakers told the committee SB 60‑25 would let providers use the best clinically accurate gestational‑age (e.g., ultrasound) when reporting fetal death, reducing emotional and financial burdens on families and avoiding conflicts between law and clinical practice.
Senate Bill 60‑25 would change the legal definition of fetal death so that gestational age is calculated using the "best clinically accurate gestational age," rather than relying solely on last menstrual period or delivery date.
Committee staff outlined current vital‑records requirements and said the law now defines fetal death at 20 or…
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