Maternal and Family Transportation Program; create.

HB 1681 creates the Maternal and Family Transportation Program to provide free transportation for pregnant women, new mothers (up to 18 months postpartum), and families with children under six. The program covers trips to medical appointments, WIC services, pharmacies, grocery stores for WIC redemptions, and childcare centers. The State Department of Health will administer the program, requiring transportation providers to meet safety standards (like child car seats and driver training) and use a mobile app for ride tracking and appointment reminders. This aims to reduce transportation barriers contributing to Mississippi’s high maternal and infant health disparities.