The Michigan Senate passed the Momnibus, a group of bills designed to improve equity and accountability in prenatal and maternal healthcare during the week of Dec. 2. The legislation includes Senate Bills 818–823, 825 and House Bill 5826, which focus on addressing systemic barriers, improving access to care and ensuring better patient outcomes for all birthing individuals, particularly those from Black and Brown communities.
The Momnibus makes several changes aimed at improving maternal healthcare, including creating opportunities for patients to directly engage in their treatment experience, implementing policies that support patient rights and providing funding to train more doulas to work in underserved areas. The bills also expand midwifery services, improve data transparency about maternal health outcomes and protect patient rights related to pregnancy and childbirth.
The bills will now move to the Michigan House of Representatives for further consideration. The MHA worked closely with the bill sponsors to improve access to maternal care and supported Senate Bills 818, 819, 820, and 825 as well as House Bill 5826. We will continue to report on further action on this legislation.
Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.