NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A10514A
SPONSOR: Zaccaro TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to guidance, recom-
mendations and best practices related to incorporating placenta accreta
spectrum screenings into routine prenatal care
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This bill relates to screening for placenta accreta spectrum as part of
routine prenatal care.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section
2500-n to establish placenta accreta spectrum definition and to require
the Department of Health to publish guidance for incorporating placenta
accreta spectrum screenings into routine prenatal care.
Section 2. Effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) is a dangerous pregnancy complication
that often goes unnoticed until delivery, when it can cause severe
bleeding and life-threatening emergencies. Early screening greatly
improves safety, but in New York, screening practices vary widely across
providers and regions.
Requiring the New York State Department of Health to create clear,
evidence-based PAS screening guidelines ensures that all pregnant
patients in the state are assessed consistently, no matter where they
receive care. These statewide guidelines would help providers recognize
risk factors, use appropriate imaging, and refer patients to hospitals
prepared to manage high-risk deliveries. As PAS becomes more common,
establishing uniform DOH standards is essential to improving maternal
safety, reducing disparities, and supporting informed care planning
across New York.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect 90 days after its enactment.
