Infant Health: Study on Home Heart and Oxygen Monitors
Also known as: BO’s Act
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This bill, introduced by Senator Hyde-Smith, requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study home monitors that track a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels. The goal is to see if these devices help prevent sudden unexpected infant deaths, especially for babies who are considered high-risk.
The study will look at how well these monitors work and whether they are accurate enough to be used by parents at home. It will also explore new ways to make sure babies have a safe sleeping environment.
Researchers will provide recommendations on whether health insurance companies and government programs should pay for these devices for families. This could lead to new rules about what medical equipment is covered by insurance.
A final report with the results of the study and suggestions for insurance coverage must be sent to Congress within one year of the bill becoming law.
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Jan 28, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
BO’s Act
Bill NumberS 3712
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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