Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Latest action (31 Dec 2020): Became Public Law No: 116-273.
What this bill does
S. 1130, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, amends the Public Health Service Act to expand federal efforts addressing sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden unexpected death in childhood (SUDC). It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue and improve national fatality case registries, encourage more states to participate, and make data publicly available while protecting privacy. It also allows HHS to award grants or cooperative agreements to states, tribes, and tribal organizations to support child death review programs, improve death scene investigations and autopsy practices, train relevant personnel, develop prevention best practices, expand voluntary tissue/genetic sample registries with parental consent, and provide information and support services to affected families. The law authorizes $12 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for these activities and requires biennial reports to Congress on incidence, demographic and state-level data, prevention effectiveness, and program activities.
The bill primarily affects public health agencies, state and tribal governments, medical examiners and death investigators, researchers, and families who have experienced the sudden death of an infant or child. It aims to improve data quality, investigative practices, and support services related to these deaths.
The bill was introduced in April 2019 by Senator Bob Casey, passed both chambers of Congress, and was signed into law by the President on December 31, 2020, completing the legislative process.
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Official summary
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and continue programs addressing sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, including by supporting data systems related to such deaths and awarding grants to support sudden unexpected death review programs.
Timeline
31 Dec 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-273.
Common questions
- What does S. 1130 do?
- S. 1130, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, amends the Public Health Service Act to expand federal efforts addressing sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden unexpected death in childhood (SUDC). It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue and improve national fatality case registries, encourage more states to participate, and make data publicly available while protecting privacy. It also allows HHS to award grants or cooperative agreements to states, tribes, and tribal organizations to support child death review programs, improve death scene investigations and autopsy practices, train relevant personnel, develop prevention best practices, expand voluntary tissue/genetic sample registries with parental consent, and provide information and support services to affected families. The law authorizes $12 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for these activities and requires biennial reports to Congress on incidence, demographic and state-level data, prevention effectiveness, and program activities. The bill primarily affects public health agencies, state and tribal governments, medical examiners and death investigators, researchers, and families who have experienced the sudden death of an infant or child. It aims to improve data quality, investigative practices, and support services related to these deaths. The bill was introduced in April 2019 by Senator Bob Casey, passed both chambers of Congress, and was signed into law by the President on December 31, 2020, completing the legislative process.
- Has S. 1130 become law?
- Yes. S. 1130 has been enacted. Status last updated 31 Dec 2020.
- Who sponsored S. 1130?
- S. 1130 was sponsored by Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (D-PA), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1130?
- Became Public Law No: 116-273. (31 Dec 2020).
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