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MA S1334

To reduce racial disparities in maternal health


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce racial disparities in maternal health. It amends an existing law to define "maternal death" as the death of a person while they are pregnant or within one year of when they cease to be pregnant. The bill also establishes a special commission to investigate and study ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal death. The commission will provide guidance and advice to the government on evidence-based practices, the impact of implicit bias and discrimination, assistance with federal funding applications, and the examination of existing data collection on maternal death. The commission may also conduct public hearings and participate in conferences to raise awareness on this issue.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2697 (on 05/11/2020)

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