HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to obstetric care. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 102 requires the Louisiana Department of Health to ensure statewide access to obstetric care by mandating that no more than 30 miles exist between any obstetric provider. It directs the use of Medicaid funds to support hospitals and satellite clinics offering these services, directly addressing rural "maternity care deserts" where pregnant women currently face long travel times or no local providers. The bill targets Louisiana’s high maternal and infant mortality rates by prioritizing access to pregnancy and childbirth medical care. It applies specifically to residents in areas currently lacking obstetric services, particularly in rural parishes. The law takes effect upon gubernatorial approval or after the legislative session concludes.