The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6589, aims to enhance accountability measures for maternity care in Connecticut. It mandates the Commissioner of Public Health to create a report card for hospitals and birthing centers, which will evaluate the quality of maternity care provided. This initiative is designed to reduce maternal mortality rates, promote transparency in maternity services, and ensure that high-quality care is consistently delivered across the state.

The bill introduces new legal language into title 19a of the general statutes, specifically requiring the development of this report card, while no existing legal language is deleted. The overall goal of the legislation is to improve maternal health outcomes and foster a more accountable healthcare system for maternity care in Connecticut.