Texas HB3121 addresses maternal mortality and morbidity, focusing on data collection, disparities among Black women, and doula services.

Texas HB3121 amends the Health and Safety Code to address maternal mortality and morbidity. It defines "pregnancy-associated death" and "pregnancy-related death." The bill mandates a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women, assessing disparities and recommending strategies to reduce deaths and severe morbidity. It also establishes a work group to advise on a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. Additionally, HB3121 creates a program to provide medical assistance reimbursement for doula services, aiming to improve birth outcomes.

Texas HB3121 addresses maternal mortality and morbidity, focusing on data collection, disparities among Black women, and doula services.

Texas HB3121 amends the Health and Safety Code to address maternal mortality and morbidity. It defines "pregnancy-associated death" and "pregnancy-related death." The bill mandates a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women, assessing disparities and recommending strategies to reduce deaths and severe morbidity. It also establishes a work group to advise on a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. Additionally, HB3121 creates a program to provide medical assistance reimbursement for doula services, aiming to improve birth outcomes.