SB424
To Amend The Life Choices Lifeline Program To Clarify Language And Ensure Proper Administration Of The Program; And To Create The Continuum Of Care Program Within The Department Of Human Services.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Sine Die adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 424 amends the Life Choices Lifeline Program by transferring its administration from the Department of Health to the Department of Human Services (DHS). The bill establishes the 'Continuum of Care Program' within DHS to provide telemedicine support, care coordination, and resources for pregnant women and parents of children under two years old. It sets strict eligibility criteria for organizations contracting with the state, explicitly prohibiting contracts with abortion providers or entities affiliated with abortion services. The bill also mandates specific reporting requirements for these contracted organizations regarding the services provided to participants. Additionally, the legislation transfers the administration of the 'Every Mom Matters Act' resource access assistance to the Department of Human Services. It outlines that program participants who choose to terminate a pregnancy remain eligible for services for six months afterward.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries include pregnant women experiencing challenges with unexpected pregnancies and parents of children under two who are seeking social support services, medical care coordination, and economic resources. Additionally, non-profit, faith-based, or private organizations that align with the bill's restrictions on abortion providers and seek to contract with the state for social service delivery are direct beneficiaries of the program's funding and administration.
Who Might Suffer?
Organizations that provide or facilitate abortion services, as well as those affiliated with such providers, are negatively impacted because the bill explicitly prohibits the state from contracting with them to deliver these services. Individuals seeking services may also be impacted by the restricted pool of eligible service providers, which excludes any entity that discusses, promotes, or assists with abortion services.
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