Latest NewsLawmaker Will Introduce Federal Bill To Safely Discharge Patients In Labor RandyNovember 26, 2025 The bill from Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Illinois, would require clinical justification for discharging patients presenting with signs or symptoms of labor, an assessment of travel distance, a confirmed back-up hospital or birthing facility, verification that patients have reliable transportation, and documentation of patient understanding, Becker’s Hospital Review reported. HealthcareLaborPregnancyReproductive rightsUnited States
