New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 5222
Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (3)
- Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
- Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal death.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate | Health Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO HEALTH - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO HEALTH