A966

Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A966 requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a maternity care public awareness campaign.

New Jersey A966 mandates the Commissioner of Health to create a maternity care public awareness campaign. This campaign aims to improve maternal and child health and ensure equitable care for women and children of all races and ethnicities. The campaign will disseminate information about maternal health, encourage public access to a user-friendly website, and provide data on hospital rates of cesarean births, exclusive breastfeeding, and vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. It will also promote active engagement in maternity care, patient rights, and shared decision-making models.

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Where it stands

Current
Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee