Passed 1st Reading
Summary
The bill funds a statewide program that places nurse consultants in each Medicaid region to help pregnant people with high‑risk conditions navigate care, and it funds a weekday hotline for providers to get rapid clinical advice. It also requires the health department to build an online hub with guidelines, provider directories, and referral tools. The aim is to lower maternal health disparities, especially for Black women and rural residents.
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