Birth Centers at Hospitals and Clinics, and Stroke Services at Hospitals

A public hearing and comment period to be held on the proposed amendments to 105 CMR 140.000 – Licensure of Clinics and 105 CMR 130.000 – Hospital Licensure. Also, the proposed rescission of 105 CMR 142.000 Operation and maintenance of birth centers.

The Department of Public Health will hold a public hearing and comment period on the recent proposed amendments filed on September 20, 2024, to 105 CMR 140.000 Licensure of Clinics regarding birth centers and 105 CMR 130.000: Hospital Licensure regarding birth centers and tiering of stroke services and on the proposed rescission of 105 CMR 142.000 Operation and maintenance of birth centers.

• Post-Comment Regulation – 105 CMR 130
• Post-Comment Regulation – 105 CMR 140
• Public Hearing Notice
• Proposed Amended Regulation – 105 CMR 140
• Proposed Amended Regulation – 105 CMR 130
• Proposed Rescinded Regulation – 105 CMR 142
• Public Comments received as of October 28, 2024