Requires DOH to establish maternity care evaluation protocols.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to establish standardized protocols for hospitals and licensed birthing centers to collect detailed, de-identified maternity care data. The data must cover specific metrics including maternal health history, delivery methods (like cesarean sections or induced labor), infant outcomes (such as birth weight and complications), and racial/ethnic disparities in care. The DOH will use this data to evaluate care quality, set statewide benchmarks for improvement, and identify areas needing intervention. The department must report annually to the Governor and Legislature on findings and recommendations, starting one year after the bill takes effect.