Want to support our birth center legislation while also supporting a small local business? Purchase a box (or more) of cookies from The Pie Queen of BG and we will deliver them to our state legislators in advance of lobby day. Each box will also have information regarding birth center legislation from KBC. We need 150 boxes by Feb 4th! These memorable cookie boxes keep our mission on the minds of law makers. No shipping necessary – we will pick…
To whom it may concern: During the 2021 Kentucky legislative session, the Kentucky Hospital Association produced a one-page document of talking points related to HB92. The identical Senate companion bill, SB76, is not mentioned in the document. Kentucky Birth Coalition appreciates KHA taking an interest in this legislation and would like to take this opportunity to provide information to supplement and, in some cases, correct the statements produced by KHA. We believe that accurate information is paramount when discussing legislation.…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 19, 2020) – Parents planning for the birth of a child would have an additional option under legislation pre-filed by State Representative Jason Nemes for consideration during the 2021 Legislative Session. The measure, BR 274, proposes to exempt birthing centers from obtaining a certificate of need (CON), therefore eliminating unnecessary red tape that prevents licensed birthing centers from opening in Kentucky. Birthing centers would provide care during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period under the supervision and…