The bill establishes the Blue Band Program within the Office of Maternal and Child Health in the New Jersey Department of Health, aimed at reducing preventable pregnancy-related complications associated with preeclampsia. This program will provide blue wristbands to pregnant and postpartum individuals at risk of preeclampsia, serving as a clear alert to healthcare providers about the patient's condition. The initiative is designed to improve awareness, monitoring, and follow-up care, ultimately reducing maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the state. The program will also include educational resources for hospitals and federally qualified health centers to facilitate implementation and participation.

Additionally, the Office of Maternal and Child Health will be responsible for developing guidelines for the distribution of wristbands, providing information to participating healthcare facilities, and submitting an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. This report will detail the number of participating hospitals and health centers, their locations, and the program's impact on maternal mortality rates. The Blue Band Program is positioned as a low-cost, high-impact intervention that aligns with New Jersey's goals to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.