SB2542

Mississippi Maternal Health Protection Act aims to reduce maternal mortality rates by enhancing postpartum care and emergency obstetric services.

The Mississippi Maternal Health Protection Act seeks to improve maternal health outcomes by mandating public health programs to provide at least twelve months of postpartum care, including mental health and substance use treatment. Public hospitals and clinics must ensure timely postpartum follow-up appointments, including virtual options. The act also requires public health facilities to adopt evidence-based maternal safety protocols and report maternal morbidity data to the Mississippi State Department of Health.