Statewide Obstetrics System of Care; authorize Board of Health to establish standards for.

HB 1133 authorizes Mississippi's State Board of Health to create statewide standards for obstetrics care, directly affecting hospitals and health systems across the state. It requires the State Department of Health to lead development of these standards, including designating maternal/neonatal care centers, establishing protocols for patient transfers between facilities, and defining appropriate care levels based on each hospital's actual capacity (resources, staff, geography). The bill mandates that standards align with existing professional scopes of practice and hospital capabilities, ensuring patient safety while avoiding restrictions on licensed providers' legal roles. These rules would take effect July 1, 2027, after the Board consults with hospitals and health professionals.