Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to create a shared decision-making tool for maternity care hospitals and birthing centers. The tool, which facilities may use voluntarily, includes patient questionnaires, educational fact sheets on topics like labor support and procedure risks, and multimedia resources to help patients understand care options and create birth plans. A three-year pilot program will test the tool at selected facilities (with at least one per state region), collecting data on outcomes like induction rates, C-section procedures, and birth plan usage. Participating facilities must submit evaluation reports to the DOH, Governor, and Legislature within a year after the pilot ends, including recommendations for potential statewide use. The bill directly affects maternity care providers and patients receiving inpatient maternity services in New Jersey.