HB1782

Relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program.

Introduced·12/17/25
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Establishes a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program and a maternity care improvement commission.

The bill establishes a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program to provide prenatal and postnatal care to pregnant people in rural areas with limited or no access to obstetric care services. The program will collaborate with physicians, offer care by mid-level practitioners, and consider changes to reimbursements. The Department of Health and Human Services will develop a report on the pilot program. The bill also establishes a maternity care improvement commission to study strategic plans for improving maternal health, with members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders.

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Calendar

Feb 11

1:00 PM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public Hearing

Feb 11

2:30 PM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Executive Session

History

Mar 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 20

Feb 25

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 17

Feb 11

House

Executive Session: 02/11/2026 02:30 pm GP 158