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HB 2915

Public health and safety; Maternal Mortality Review Committee, membership, and election; advisory committees; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ajay Pittman

Oklahoma bill restructures Maternal Mortality Review Committee membership and governance to improve investigation of pregnancy-related deaths and policy recommendations.

Referred to Public Health
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Bill Summary · HB 2915

Legislative bill overview

HB 2915 establishes or modifies the structure and membership of Oklahoma's Maternal Mortality Review Committee, which investigates pregnancy-related deaths. The bill appears to address committee composition, member selection processes, and the formation of advisory committees to support this public health function. An effective date is specified for implementation.

Why is this important

Maternal mortality is a significant public health issue, and review committees play a critical role in identifying systemic failures and recommending preventive measures. How these committees are structured—who serves on them, how they operate, and what expertise they represent—directly impacts the quality and scope of investigations into preventable maternal deaths and the actionability of their findings.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee membership balance: Disputes may arise over who should be represented (medical professionals, patient advocates, minority health specialists, community members) and whether current composition adequately addresses disparities in maternal mortality
  • Election versus appointment authority: The bill's reference to "election" of members could create tension between legislative appointment power and committee autonomy in selecting representatives
  • Advisory committee scope and accountability: Questions about whether advisory committees have clear authority, funding, and mechanisms to implement recommendations from mortality reviews

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

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