Bill > HB3339

This bill requires the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the Department of State Health Services to conduct a comprehensive study focusing on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in Texas. The study will compare mortality and morbidity rates across different races and socioeconomic levels, assess the impact of social determinants of health, evaluate specific health conditions like cardiac issues and preeclampsia, and examine the potential effects of implicit biases held by healthcare providers. The researchers will analyze data related to pregnancy-related deaths, complications, and health insurance status, with the goal of developing recommendations to address racial disparities in maternal health. Specific recommendations will cover strategies to reduce pregnancy-related deaths, patient outreach and education, healthcare provider training (including cultural competency), and identifying best practices from other states. The study must be completed by September 1, 2026, with a written report submitted to state leadership, including the governor and legislative committees. The bill will expire on December 31, 2026, and will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate effect vote.

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