GA HR1744

Recognizes April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Georgia, following the initiative founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc.

Black women in the U.S. are 2-3 times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes, with the 2023 maternal mortality rate for Black women at 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 14.5 for White women.

Georgia's 2023 maternal mortality rate stands at 30.4 per 100,000 live births, with the Georgia Department of Health reporting 87% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable.

36% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts lacking hospitals, birth centers, or obstetric providers, compared to the national average of 32.6%.

Calls for investments in community-led maternity care, continuous health insurance coverage for at least one year postpartum, and policies promoting holistic maternal health care free from discrimination.