Oklahoma House passes bill shielding pregnancy resource centers after hours of debate After extended floor debate over definitions, oversight and liability, the Oklahoma House passed HB 31‑94, legislation proponents say protects pregnancy resource centers from local restrictions and litigation while opponents say it weakens transparency and could create new legal claims. Vote was reported 79‑18.

The Oklahoma House has passed a controversial bill aimed at protecting pregnancy resource centers, sparking intense debate over its implications for transparency and legal accountability.

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Texas mandates annual report on Medicaid doulas starting September 2026 Texas will report on Medicaid doulas' services and outcomes annually from September 2026.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to improve maternal health by integrating credentialed doulas into its Medicaid program—could this be the game-changer for underserved communities?

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Connecticut establishes annual maternity care report card to improve health outcomes Public Health Commissioner to develop maternity care metrics for hospitals and birth centers

Connecticut is set to revolutionize maternal health care with a new bill that introduces an annual report card to assess the quality and equity of maternity services statewide.

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