The proposed bill establishes the Universal Newborn Home Nurse Visitation Program in Arkansas, which aims to provide voluntary, evidence-based home visitation services for newborns and their parents. The program mandates at least one home nurse visit within 30 days of birth, with the option for two additional visits within the first three months, ensuring accessibility for all parents, including adoptive parents and those experiencing stillbirth. The Department of Health is tasked with implementing the program, developing a rollout plan, and establishing insurance coverage criteria, while health benefit plans and the Arkansas Medicaid Program are required to cover these services without cost-sharing.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Arkansas Medicaid Program to share claims information related to the services with the Department of Health for assessment purposes. The Department of Human Services is also required to apply for any necessary federal waivers or Medicaid state plan amendments to facilitate the program's implementation. The Department of Health will collect and analyze data to evaluate the program's effectiveness and may contract with third-party vendors for expertise in data analysis. The program is set to be implemented in at least ten counties by February 1, 2025, with the goal of improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Arkansas.