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HR 593

House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Greene and 4 co-sponsors

HR 593 - House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; create OverviewBill Number: HR 593 Title: House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal,

House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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Bill Summary · HR 593

HR 593 - House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; create

Overview

Bill Number: HR 593
Title: House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; create
Status: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Introduced: January 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This resolution aims to establish a House Study Committee to examine issues related to access and funding for maternal, prenatal, and pediatric healthcare services in the state. The committee would be tasked with identifying barriers to care, evaluating current funding mechanisms, and developing recommendations to improve healthcare outcomes for mothers, expectant mothers, and children.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a 10-member House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding
  • Requires the committee to hold public hearings and solicit input from relevant stakeholders
  • Directs the committee to analyze:
    • Availability and accessibility of maternal, prenatal, and pediatric healthcare services
    • Funding sources and adequacy for these services
    • Disparities in care access and outcomes, especially for underserved populations
    • Barriers that prevent individuals from obtaining necessary care
  • Mandates the committee to provide a final report of findings and legislative recommendations by December 1, 2025

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution would impact a wide range of individuals and organizations involved in maternal, prenatal, and pediatric healthcare, including:

  • Expectant mothers and new parents seeking access to care
  • Healthcare providers such as obstetricians, gynecologists, and pediatricians
  • Hospitals, clinics, and other care facilities
  • State and local health departments
  • Public and private insurance providers
  • Advocacy groups focused on maternal and child health

The committee's work could lead to legislative changes that improve healthcare availability, affordability, and quality for mothers, babies, and children across the state.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HR 593 was introduced in the state House of Representatives on January 21, 2025. It was initially withdrawn from consideration but has since been recommitted, indicating the legislature's continued interest in the issue.

If passed, the House Study Committee would have until December 1, 2025 to complete its work and submit a final report of findings and recommendations. Any subsequent legislation stemming from the committee's work would then need to go through the normal legislative process.

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

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