Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate floor action today.

“Extending postpartum coverage to twelve months improves health outcomes for both moms and babies.

“Providing this extension will ensure new mothers can keep their doctors during the crucial postpartum period, avoid costly emergency room usage, and reduce preventable maternal death.”

Senate Bill 23 passed the State Senate 32-1.