The SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 aims to improve research and data collection on stillbirths by funding state-level surveillance efforts and standardizing how stillbirth data is collected and reported. The legislation authorizes $5 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for states to collect stillbirth data from existing sources, build public health capacity to analyze that data, and identify risk factors. An additional $1 million per year during the same period funds the development of guidelines for state health departments on data collection methods and the creation of public educational materials about stillbirths, with input from medical professionals, families affected by stillbirth, and advocacy organizations. Within five years of enactment, the Health and Human Services Department must publish a comprehensive public report containing all guidelines and educational materials developed under the program. The legislation applies to state and local health departments, healthcare providers, and families affected by stillbirth, with strict privacy protections ensuring all collected data remains deidentified and compliant with federal and state privacy laws.
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