Bill > S03881

This bill creates two specialized centers in New York to address the pregnant and birthing persons health crisis, specifically targeting Kings County (Brooklyn) and Bronx County, which have the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity. The Chisholm Chance Act establishes centers at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center, each dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services for pregnant and birthing persons. These centers will offer a wide range of services including prenatal care, labor and delivery care, high-risk pregnancy care, lactation support, heart and breast health services, and postpartum care. Each center will also conduct critical research prioritizing pregnant and birthing persons of color, focusing on understanding and reducing life-threatening pregnancy complications, identifying health risks, and addressing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal healthcare. Additionally, the centers will collaborate with local social services and community-based organizations to identify care gaps and conduct targeted outreach to high-need populations. The bill repeals existing midwifery control regulations and emphasizes that the implementation of these centers is subject to available state appropriations. The legislation aims to directly combat the disproportionate maternal mortality rates, particularly among people of color, by creating specialized, comprehensive healthcare centers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3881