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BIRTH JUSTICE

Bill Track

Updated February 2025

In the United States, approximately 700 women die each year as a result of pregnancy or delivery complications. Of this, black women have pregnancy related mortality rates that are about two and three times higher than their counterparts. An additional 50,000 women each year face short or long-term severe consequences to their health as an outcome of pregnancy or labor. Both maternal mortality and severe morbidity have been steadily increasing over the past years, prompting a federal response to maternal health issues. There has been growing attention to wide racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes as well as gaps in maternity care services in many communities, particularly rural areas. 

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The below bills on maternal health currently pending at the State level and in Congress, address a number of related maternity care issues, including extending Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year, funding for clinical training on health equity and implicit bias, developing broader networks of maternity care providers in rural areas, and research on the potential benefits of Medicaid coverage for doula care.

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Black mamas are the heartbeat of our families and communities. Yet, they face staggering disparities in healthcare, with higher rates of pregnancy complications and maternal mortality compared to white mothers. It's time to amplify their voices and empower them to fight for the health they deserve.

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Requires DHS to establish public awareness campaign on doulas.

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1.23.2025

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11.5.2020

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Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries.

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1.23.2025

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6.8.2020

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Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis. Mandates endometriosis screening for individuals with preeclampsia symptoms and requires providers to share information on warning signs, screening benefits and resources. 

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1.27.2025

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7.6.2020

Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for preeclampsia.

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12.16.2024

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7.6.2020

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Prohibits discrimination against pregnant women who have not received COVID-19 vaccine.

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2.1.2024

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7.6.2020

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Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant persons at risk for preeclampsia.

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3.18.2024

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7.6.2020

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Urges Congress to pass "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act."

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1.9.2024

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7.6.2020

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Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

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1.9.2024

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7.6.2020

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Requires DHS to conduct public awareness campaign on benefits of doula and midwife services, and educate women on NJ FamilyCare coverage of these services.

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1.23.2025

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1.14.2020

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Urges Congress to pass federal "Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act."

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9.12.2024

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8.24.2020

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Requires health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant persons under certain circumstances. Requires health care professionals to assess pregnant individuals for lead exposure, inform them of risks, and ensure household members under six are screened for lead. 

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1.14.2025

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7.6.2020

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Requires non-invasive prenatal testing for pregnant persons and health insurance coverage for non-invasive prenatal testing.

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3.4.2024

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7.6.2020

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Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

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2.5.2024

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7.6.2020

Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with history of depression for postpartum depression.

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10.17.2024

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7.6.2020

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Establishes training for law enforcement officers interacting with pregnant women.

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1.9.2024

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7.6.2020

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Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program. This three year pilot program would enhance maternity care knowledge, encourage birthing plans, and collect maternal health data for statewide improvements. â€‹

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10.24.2024

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12.6.21

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Requires certain health care facilities to offer lactation counseling and consultations to persons who have given birth. This bill requires hospitals and birthing centers to provide in-person or remote lactation consultations, offering breastfeeding education, advocacy and personalized lactation plans for new mothers. 

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10.17.2024

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1.14.2020

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Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

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2.3.2025

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7.6.2020

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Requires DOH to prepare resource guide on preeclampsia and gestational diabetes for distribution to pregnant persons.

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3.4.2024

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7.6.2020

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Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.

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2.5.2024

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7.6.2020

Requires certain ultrasounds on pregnant women to be performed by licensed health care professionals.

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11.14.2024

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7.6.2020

Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.

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10.28.2024

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7.6.2020

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To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.

Last Updated

3.6.2024

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7.6.2020

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Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act: To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

Last Updated

9.27.2024

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7.6.2020

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Connected MOM Act: To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

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12.5.2024

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7.6.2020

To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.

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5.19.2023

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7.6.2020

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This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies federal support for state-based efforts to improve maternal mortality review committees; enhance surveillance of pregnancy-associated and -related deaths; and otherwise improve, and reduce disparities in, maternal health outcomes.

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3.6.2024

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7.6.2020

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A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

Last Updated

1.23.2025

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7.6.2020

Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act: To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

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5.19.2023

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7.6.2020

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To address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities, and for other purposes.

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5.19.2023

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7.6.2020

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To provide support for programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, and for other purposes.

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4.16.2024

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7.6.2020

A bill to identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

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1.16.2025

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7.6.2020

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To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes.

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3.22.2023

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7.6.2020

Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.

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7.20.2023

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7.6.2020

PASSED

BILLS

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Will oversee the highly anticipated new jersey maternal and infant health innovation center in Trenton

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Establishes a statewide universal newborn home visitation program in the new jersey department of children and families and advances new jersey as a national model for maternal and infant care

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