Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-406-R1

Redraft EHS 406

To support access to resources for maternal health

Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1503, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that the department of public health shall conduct a feasibility study for the development, initial deployment and promotion of a software application accessible by cell phones, computers, tablets and other electronic devices to enable the public to identify, evaluate and access resources for maternal and infant health including, but not limited to, mental and physical healthcare, transportation, nutrition and housing; provided further, that not later than December 31, 2024, the department shall submit a report on the outcomes of the feasibility study to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, the joint committee on public health, the joint committee on children, families and persons with disabilities and the house and senate committees on ways and means".