Texas HB1989 modifies maternal mortality reporting and establishes a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.

Texas HB1989 amends the Health and Safety Code to redefine "pregnancy-associated death" and "pregnancy-related death." It exempts health care providers from certain reporting requirements when reviewing information on maternal mortality and morbidity. The bill also establishes a work group to advise on creating a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. This registry will collect information from health care providers on maternal patients' health status and outcomes.

Texas HB1989 modifies maternal mortality reporting and establishes a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.

Texas HB1989 amends the Health and Safety Code to redefine "pregnancy-associated death" and "pregnancy-related death." It exempts health care providers from certain reporting requirements when reviewing information on maternal mortality and morbidity. The bill also establishes a work group to advise on creating a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. This registry will collect information from health care providers on maternal patients' health status and outcomes.