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GA HR1595

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Park Cannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia
  • Recognizes Black midwives' contributions to improving maternal health outcomes and addressing healthcare disparities for Black birthing people
  • Acknowledges the maternal health crisis in the United States, with Black individuals experiencing significantly higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality regardless of income or education
  • Notes the historical exclusion of Black midwives from healthcare systems through restrictive policies despite their tradition of providing holistic, community-centered care
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the National Black Midwives Alliance

Legislative Description

Black Midwives Day in Georgia; March 14, 2026; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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