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Rep. Kelly's bill mandates Safe Discharge Labor Plans for women in active labor.

Nurse and doctor involved in discharging Wells were terminated for their actions.

The WELLS Act aims to address systemic racial disparities in maternal care.

Mercedes Wells gave birth to her fourth child in her truck at the side of the road, just minutes after she was sent home from an Indiana hospital while in labor on November 16.

Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, is sponsoring a bill to bar hospitals from turning away or sending home a woman in active labor without a “Safe Discharge Labor Plan,” according to NBC News , which was provided early, exclusive access to the details.

Wells had rushed to Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital in Crown Point when her contractions were about 10 minutes

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