S.B. No. 137 Summary

• Modifies the Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Board to focus on identifying and reviewing pregnancy-associated deaths statewide to reduce their incidence.

• Requires hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to annually report data on severe maternal morbidity to the Department of Health according to rules established by the director.

• Changes PAMR board reporting from biennial to annual reports on pregnancy-associated deaths, with data disaggregated by insurance coverage, race, ethnicity, and other categories.

• Requires the Department of Health to prepare annual reports evaluating trends and patterns on severe maternal morbidity using data from birthing facilities.

• Expands PAMR board membership to include women with lived experience of severe maternal morbidity, individuals from medically underserved areas, midwives, and doulas, with focus on racial and ethnic representation.