I'm going to say two things on this.
The first is that I struggle to not talk about being a NICU parent, only because I get so emotional when I think about it. One of the most striking things about having that experience was, in fact, listening to other parents. You're in very close quarters, and hearing families who could not afford to be there and were trying to figure out that dynamic was very tough to hear.
With regard to your question, on this particular bill, I have done a ton of research, including into the costing. On the surface, from the amendment and the discussions I've had with the previous member who discussed this, it seems like a reasonable idea. I'm not outright opposed, but I have not looked at the costing. I have not looked at unintended consequences. I have not heard what the department might have to say about this particular amendment, nor have I examined it in any great detail.
My biggest concern, which I've been very up front about, is not putting the royal recommendation, which is a very rare thing, for this particular part of the bill at risk.
