HB 2117
AN ACT relating to the duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Expands the duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee to conduct more comprehensive annual reviews of pregnancy-related deaths. The committee will analyze data on pregnancy-related death cases, identify health disparities, compare death rates by socioeconomic status, and research best practices from other states to help reduce maternal mortality. These efforts aim to develop targeted recommendations for reducing pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in Texas, with the goal of improving maternal health outcomes across different population groups.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 34.005, Health and Safety Code, is Sec. 34.005. DUTIES OF REVIEW COMMITTEE. The review committee shall annually, using data from the preceding year: (A) cases of pregnancy-related deaths; (B) trends, rates, and [or] disparities in pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity; (C) health conditions and factors that disproportionately affect the most at-risk population as determined in the joint biennial report required under Section (D) best practices and programs operating in other states that have reduced rates of pregnancy-related deaths; (2) compare rates of pregnancy-related deaths based on the socioeconomic status of the mother; (3) determine the feasibility of the review committee studying cases of severe maternal morbidity; and (4) in consultation with the Perinatal Advisory Council, make recommendations to help reduce the incidence of pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity in this SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and
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