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SB 182

relative to the maternal mortality review committee.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Debra Altschiller and 4 co-sponsors

Establishes maternal mortality review committee to investigate pregnancy-related deaths and recommend prevention strategies to improve maternal health outcomes in New Hampshire.

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2328h (NT) 10/01/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
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Bill Summary · SB 182

Legislative bill overview

SB 182 establishes or modifies New Hampshire's maternal mortality review committee, which examines pregnancy-related deaths to identify prevention strategies and systemic improvements. The bill received unanimous committee approval (14-0) with amendments, indicating broad legislative support for examining maternal health outcomes.

Why is this important

Maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern in the United States, with substantial racial and socioeconomic disparities. Review committees use data from maternal deaths to implement evidence-based interventions, improve healthcare provider training, and inform policy changes that can reduce future deaths and complications.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and access: Balancing transparent death reviews with medical privacy protections and legal protections for healthcare providers participating in reviews
  • Committee composition and expertise: Questions about whether the committee includes sufficient representation from obstetrics, maternal health specialists, public health, and affected communities
  • Implementation authority: Clarity on whether the committee can mandate changes or only make recommendations to hospitals, providers, and state agencies
  • Resource allocation: Whether adequate funding exists for thorough investigations and whether recommendations will be resourced for implementation

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

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