Bill > HB1664

This bill requires the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the Department of State Health Services to jointly conduct a study to evaluate maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in Texas. The study will compare rates between Black women and other races/ethnicities, assess the impact of social determinants of health and specific health conditions, and evaluate the influence of implicit biases among healthcare providers. Based on the study results, the committee and department will develop recommendations to address disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity for Black women, including strategies to reduce pregnancy-related deaths and severe complications, patient outreach, provider training, and best practices. A report summarizing the study and recommendations must be submitted by September 1, 2024.