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Healthcare

HB1869

To Create The Maternal Outcomes Management System Within The Department Of Health; And To Organize Maternal Health Resources.

Passed

Last Action (April 17, 2025): Notification that HB1869 is now Act 868

Sponsors

AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1869 establishes the Maternal Outcomes Management System (MOMS) within the Arkansas Department of Health to improve maternal health outcomes. The system will organize resources, educate providers and patients, collect maternal health data, and establish a platform for clinical peer review. The bill creates a grant program for birthing and delivery hospitals, requiring them to meet specific standards, such as community outreach, clinician education, and adherence to evidence-based clinical metrics. It also creates a 'MOMS Care Connect' call center to coordinate patient transfers between hospitals to ensure appropriate levels of care. Additionally, the bill establishes a 'Postpartum Support Hotline' to provide proactive outreach and mental and medical health screenings for mothers following delivery. These initiatives are contingent upon the availability and appropriation of state funding.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are pregnant women and mothers in Arkansas, who would gain improved access to maternal health resources, education, and postpartum support services. Birthing and delivery hospitals, particularly those with fewer resources, would benefit from grant funding and organized regional peer-review frameworks intended to improve clinical standards. Additionally, public health outcomes in the state are expected to improve through standardized data collection and better coordination of care.

Who Might Suffer?

Birthing and delivery hospitals that are unable or unwilling to meet the new clinical metrics, reporting standards, or participation requirements set by the Department of Health could be negatively impacted by a lack of grant funding. Furthermore, state government departments will incur increased administrative burdens and operational responsibilities for implementing the new system, call centers, and inspection processes. Taxpayers may also be indirectly impacted, as the implementation of these services is contingent upon the availability of public funds.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 14, 2025
Yea: 30 Nay: 1 NV: 3 Absent: 1 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate NV
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Absent
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Yea
Jim Dotson Republican Senate NV
John Payton Republican Senate Nay
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat Senate Yea
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate NV
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea

Third Reading

April 8, 2025
Yea: 78 Nay: 7 NV: 15 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Tracy Steele Democrat House Yea
Fred Allen Democrat House Yea
Lane Jean Republican House Yea
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House NV
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Nay
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Richard Womack Republican House Yea
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House Nay
Dwight Tosh Republican House Yea
Rick Beck Republican House Yea
Mary Bentley Republican House NV
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House NV
Julie Mayberry Republican House Yea
Ken Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Ron Mcnair Republican House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House Yea
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House NV
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Yea
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House Yea
Austin Mccollum Republican House NV
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House Yea
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House Yea
Stan Berry Republican House Yea
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Yea
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Yea
Cindy Crawford Republican House Yea
Denise Garner Democrat House Yea
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Yea
Jay Richardson Democrat House Yea
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Yea
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House Yea
Howard Beaty Republican House Yea
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House Nay
David Ray Republican House Nay
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House NV
RJ Hawk Republican House Yea
Wade Andrews Republican House Yea
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Nay
Hope Duke Republican House NV
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House NV
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House NV
Steve Unger Republican House Yea
Wayne Long Republican House NV
Scott Richardson Republican House Yea
Brandon Achor Republican House Yea
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Nay
Ryan Rose Republican House NV
Bart Schulz Republican House NV
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House NV
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
Glenn Barnes Democrat House Yea
Lincoln Barnett Democrat House Yea
Alyssa Brown Republican House Yea
Nick Burkes Republican House NV
Paul Childress Republican House Yea
James Eaton Republican House Yea
Brad Hall Republican House Nay
Dolly Henley Republican House Yea
Jessie McGruder Democrat House Yea
Jason Nazarenko Republican House Yea
Randy Torres Republican House NV
Diana Gonzales Worthen Democrat House Yea
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