§ 13–1212
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-1212 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 12. Maternal Mortality Review Program
§ 13–1212LinkCopy Citation
(a)
On or before December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report on findings, recommendations, and Program actions to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.
(b)
The Secretary shall include in the report required under subsection (a) of this section:
(1)
A summary of any stakeholder meetings held under § 13–1213 of this subtitle during the immediately preceding 12–month period that includes:
(i)
Stakeholder responses to existing recommendations; and
(ii)
Recommendations from stakeholders that address factors contributing to maternal mortality; and
(2)
A section on racial disparities that includes:
(i)
A comparison of the maternal mortality rates of non–Hispanic black and non–Hispanic white women;
(ii)
Data on changes in the maternal mortality rate by race and ethnicity;
(iii)
The number of live births by race;
(iv)
The percentage of women who gave birth by race;
(v)
The percentage of maternal deaths by race and ethnicity;
(vi)
The maternal mortality rate by race;
(vii)
A comparison of the leading causes of maternal death by race; and
(viii)
Any other information that the Secretary determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.