Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026 to improve maternal health care and access.

The Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026 establishes permanent statewide support for maternal health. It implements the maternal health strategic plan, improving maternal health care and access. The act creates a maternal health advisory board to oversee the implementation of the maternal health strategic plan and make recommendations for improvements in maternal care access and outcomes. The board reviews statewide maternal data and disparities and advises the department in developing and maintaining the maternal health data and surveillance unit.

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026 to improve maternal health care and access.

The Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026 establishes permanent statewide support for maternal health. It implements the maternal health strategic plan, improving maternal health care and access. The act creates a maternal health advisory board to oversee the implementation of the maternal health strategic plan and make recommendations for improvements in maternal care access and outcomes. The board reviews statewide maternal data and disparities and advises the department in developing and maintaining the maternal health data and surveillance unit.