HB1949

Creates provisions relating to maternal health care services

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1949 establishes the Show-Me Healthy Babies Program, providing health care services for unborn children.

Missouri HB1949 creates the Show-Me Healthy Babies Program, offering health care services for unborn children. The program includes prenatal care, childbirth education classes, and postpartum coverage for up to one year after birth. It aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by providing early and continuous care. The bill also mandates the Department of Health and Senior Services to inform relevant agencies about the program to facilitate enrollment.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)