New York Assembly Bill A11408

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Caption

Relates to information sharing between the state board of maternal mortality and morbidity review, the New York city department of health and mental hygiene, and county health departments

Summary

A11408 would amend New York’s Public Health Law to require the state maternal mortality and morbidity review board to share specified information annually with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and county health departments. The information must be shared without personal identifying information and may not be publicly re-shared by those departments. The bill lists categories of information to be transmitted, including the circumstances surrounding reported maternal death cases, common factors and patterns, best practices and strategies to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, primary data, vital records data, and any other guidance the board deems appropriate. The measure is aimed at improving local public health agencies’ access to review-board findings so they can better identify risk factors and respond to maternal health outcomes. It also clarifies that the board’s existing reporting duties remain in place, while adding a new annual information-sharing obligation that takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Impact

If enacted, the bill would expand the duties of the state maternal mortality and morbidity review board under Public Health Law section 2509 by creating a mandatory annual disclosure channel to New York City and county health departments. It would not authorize public release of the shared information and expressly requires that no personal identifying information be included. The practical effect would be to give local health departments more detailed, nonpublic data and guidance to support maternal mortality prevention efforts and public health planning.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee transcript or vote data, so there is no documented floor or committee debate to gauge support or opposition. Based on the bill’s text and purpose, the measure appears to be framed as a public health and maternal safety initiative, with an emphasis on improving coordination and data sharing rather than changing substantive standards of care.

Contention

The main potential point of contention is the scope of the information that must be shared, especially the inclusion of primary data, vital records data, and circumstances tied to public and private places associated with maternal death cases. Concerns could also arise over confidentiality, data handling, and whether local departments should receive information that the bill says they may not further disclose. No specific opponents or supporters are identified in the provided materials.