The proposed bill establishes a three-year Obstetric Discrimination Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program within the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to address disparities in maternal health care, particularly for Black mothers. The program will utilize a perinatal quality improvement measurement tool to identify and report obstetric discrimination as an adverse event, assess its impact on birthing experiences, and enhance maternal health care during childbirth. The DOH will facilitate participation from maternity care hospitals and licensed birthing centers across the state's northern, central, and southern regions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling these issues.

Additionally, the bill requires participating facilities to train their staff on obstetric discrimination and the measurement tool, with funding provided through the State Medicaid program using a value-based payment system. This system will cover training and patient recruitment costs, and hospitals may retain unspent funds if they successfully reduce adverse pregnancy-related outcomes linked to obstetric discrimination. A report evaluating the program's effectiveness will be submitted to the Governor and Legislature four years after its establishment, providing insights and recommendations for future legislative or regulatory actions to improve maternal health care quality and sustainability.