The "Supporting Women Act" establishes a grant program overseen by the commissioner of health to provide financial assistance to nonprofit women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes. This program is designed to support pregnant women and new mothers by funding essential housing and services necessary for carrying pregnancies to term and caring for children after birth. Importantly, the bill stipulates that grant funds cannot be used to promote or provide abortions or refer women to abortion providers. Additionally, it mandates that grant recipients maintain confidentiality regarding the identities and communications of women seeking services.

The bill outlines various appropriations from the general fund for fiscal years 2024 through 2027, including significant funding for health-related initiatives. Notable allocations include $225,000 for a study on a statewide registry for life-sustaining treatment orders, $199,000 for the Task Force on Pregnancy Health and Substance Use Disorders, and $4,000,000 for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill also introduces new appropriations of $4,000,000 specifically for women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes, with designated amounts for each type of facility. Furthermore, it adjusts the general fund base, reducing it for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, while also addressing infant mortality rates through TANF appropriations for home visiting and nutritional services.