The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6903, aims to establish a one-year pilot program to provide expectant mothers receiving prenatal care with information about child care services, early intervention programs, and financial assistance programs. The program will be administered by the Commissioner of Early Childhood in collaboration with the Commissioner of Social Services, and it will focus on hospitals that serve a high proportion of low-income families and are located in areas with a high demand for child care services. The bill outlines specific criteria for selecting participating hospitals, requirements for disseminating information to patients, and a system for tracking the distribution of materials.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Early Childhood compile tailored documents for each selected hospital, which will include lists of local child care centers, early intervention programs, and financial assistance options. The program will also involve a survey to assess the impact of the information provided on enrollment in child care and early intervention services. A report analyzing the pilot program's effectiveness and recommendations for potential expansion will be submitted to the General Assembly by June 1, 2028. The bill introduces new legal language to establish this program and does not delete any existing legal provisions.