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HD 2093

An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Moran and 1 co-sponsor

HD 2093: An Act Relative to the Well-Being of New Mothers and Infants SummaryThis proposed bill aims to improve support and resources for new mothers and their infants in the state

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Bill Summary · HD 2093

HD 2093: An Act Relative to the Well-Being of New Mothers and Infants

Summary

This proposed bill aims to improve support and resources for new mothers and their infants in the state. The key provisions of the bill include:

Postpartum Care Expansion

  • Requires health insurance providers to cover at least 6 in-home postpartum visits by a nurse or midwife in the first 6 weeks after childbirth
  • Mandates that all hospitals and birthing centers offer new mothers the option of a 72-hour inpatient stay after giving birth, up from the current 48-hour minimum

Breastfeeding Support

  • Requires workplaces to provide private, dedicated spaces and reasonable break times for employees to express breastmilk
  • Establishes a statewide breastfeeding support hotline and network of lactation consultants available to new mothers

Maternal Mental Health Screenings

  • Ensures all new mothers receive mental health screenings during prenatal, delivery, and postpartum checkups
  • Provides access to counseling and treatment services for mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression or anxiety

Childcare Assistance

  • Creates a new tax credit of up to $5,000 per year to help offset the costs of childcare for low- and middle-income families
  • Expands eligibility for the state's subsidized childcare program to families earning up to 85% of the state's median income

Impact

The bill is intended to address high rates of postpartum health complications, inadequate breastfeeding support, and barriers to affordable childcare that many new mothers face. Supporters argue it will improve maternal and infant outcomes, especially for disadvantaged populations. Critics are concerned about the costs to the state and healthcare system.

The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health for further consideration. If passed, most provisions would take effect 6 months after the bill is signed into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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