HI SB900

Requires the Department of Human Services to collect and annually report data on severe maternal morbidity incidents (including hemorrhage, hypertension, preeclampsia, sepsis, and other conditions) disaggregated by county and racial/ethnic identity, with reports due beginning June 30, 2022.

Mandates the Department of Human Services to develop and the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women to administer an evidence-based implicit bias training program for health care professionals at perinatal facilities.

Requires all health care professionals employed at perinatal facilities engaged in direct patient care to complete implicit bias training within 60 days of enactment or employment start, with refresher courses required every two years.

Training program must cover identification of implicit biases and stereotypes, barriers to inclusion, corrective measures, effects of historical oppression, cultural identity, cross-identity communication, organizational bias, health inequities, and perspectives from diverse community groups.

Act becomes effective May 1, 2029.