S.B. 17
Texas Legislature
| Bill Title | Relating to Maternal Health and Safety, Pregnancy-Related Deaths, and Maternal Morbidity, Including Postpartum Depression |
|---|---|
| Hispanic Sponsors | TX Rep. Armando Walle (D-TX-140); TX Rep. Cindy Burkett (R-TX-113); TX Rep. Sarah Davis (R-TX-134); TX Rep. Shawn Thierry (D-TX-146); TX Rep. Stephanie Klick (R-TX-091); TX Sen. Jane Nelson (R-TX-012); TX Sen. Joan Huffman (R-TX-017); TX Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-TX-018) |
| Date Introduced | 07/16/2017 |
| NHCSL Task Force |
Healthcare
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| Primary Issue Area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Issue Areas |
Administrative law and government organization
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| Session | 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2017) |
Summary
AN ACT relating to maternal health and safety, pregnancy-related deaths, and maternal morbidity, including postpartum depression.
Notes
This bill provides ways of studying and figuring out as to why so many mothers are dying during their pregnancies and post-partum in Texas. It also provides time frames to come up with a plan to tackle the issue. It is an issue that is affecing the nation as a whole, as it is currently the only developed country with rising maternal mortality rates. This piece of legislation can serve as a base for legislators in other states that prioritize this issue.
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