relative to fetal death records.

SB 189 requires New Hampshire hospitals and medical facilities to file detailed fetal death reports within 5 days for all fetal deaths occurring in the state. The bill mandates standardized electronic or paper reporting based on location (e.g., hospitals, home births) and specifies required data, including medical details (gestation, cause of death, autopsy), mother’s demographics, and father’s information via a paternity affidavit for unwed mothers. It directly affects hospitals, parents (for signing affidavits), and the state’s vital records division by standardizing data collection. The law updates reporting forms to include comprehensive medical, demographic, and pregnancy history information for statistical and health tracking purposes.