Implements Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey.

S 299 establishes New Jersey's Blue Band Program to reduce preventable maternal deaths linked to preeclampsia (a pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure). The bill requires the Department of Health's Office of Maternal and Child Health to implement a program where hospitals and federally qualified health centers provide blue wristbands to pregnant or postpartum individuals identified as at risk for preeclampsia. These visible wristbands alert all healthcare providers across appointments and care settings about the patient's condition, improving coordination during critical postpartum periods. The program includes developing educational materials, tracking participation through annual reports, and aims to reduce maternal mortality by enhancing early detection and follow-up care. It directly affects at-risk pregnant and postpartum individuals in New Jersey, with hospitals voluntarily participating in the initiative.