SB 5390 - DIGEST

 

     Provides that the maternity care access system shall solely and exclusively provide for prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care intended to achieve healthy birth outcomes.  Any medical or health or social-related services associated with the termination of a pregnancy including but not limited to information, counseling, and referral is prohibited from being provided or funded through this program.

     Declares that any funding for medical care services or medical assistance associated with the termination of a pregnancy including information, counseling, and referral shall be accounted for and identified in a separate and discrete manner so that these funds are accounted for under a separate and distinct funding allotment and program element in the budget.