SB0051Introduced in the Senate
Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid.
Introduced by La Keisha Jackson, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid. Requires that: (1) certain health care providers; (2) hospitals; and (3) the office of the secretary of family and social services or a managed care organization that has contracted with the office under the Medicaid program; ensure that a Medicaid recipient or an individual eligible for Medicaid who gives birth schedules a follow-up appointment for postpartum care that is not later than 60 days from the date the woman gives birth. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services.)
Where it stands
Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
January 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senator Jackson L
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Senator Charbonneau added as second author
Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
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