Bill
SB 1929
85(R) - 2017
Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health
Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health
Children
Health & Human Services
Healthcare
Women
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Lois Kolkhorst
Sponsor(s)
Cindy Burkett
Co-Sponsor(s)
Armando Walle
Bill Caption
Relating to maternal
mortality and pregnancy-related deaths, including postpartum depression.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission to submit a report summarizing their efforts to reduce maternal mortality and for treating postpartum depression in economically disadvantaged women. The bill would also change the sunset provision of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force to December 31, 2023.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill neither offends nor uplifts our principles, therefore we remain neutral.