New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5222: Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5222 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HEALTH
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HEALTH