Why 1/5: The bill has a delayed effective date of September 1, 2026.
Hospitals and freestanding birthing centers will be required to participate in a new state program to identify and review severe maternal health complications. This program mandates annual reporting of findings and recommendations to the Department of Health, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes.
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1403ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program; established.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1403)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 842 (effective 7/1/2026)