‘Momnibus’ bill passes on final day of legislative session after being attached to another bill to avoid floor fight on abortion
Rep. Kim Moser presents SB 74to the state House (Ky. LRC photo) By Melissa Patrick and Al CrossKentucky Health News On the last day of the 2024 legislative session,...
Stripped of controversial amendment, ‘Momnibus’ piggybacks on another bill, wins House OK
FRANKFORT — The maternal health legislation known as “Momnibus” was approved by the Kentucky House after it piggybacked onto another bill on the final day of the 2024 legislative...
State’s high maternal-death rate gets study; pregnancy-related deaths mostly from violence, substance use, anxiety, depression
UK researchers studying the state’s high maternal-mortality rate include (front row, left to right) Anna Chamberlain, Ann Coker, Linda Berry, Heather Bush; (back, left to right) John O’Brien, Cynthia...
Kentucky’s ‘Momnibus’ bill advances in legislature
FRANKFORT — Members of the Senate Health Services Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance the maternal health bill which supporters call “Momnibus.” Momnibus — or House Bill 10 —...