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MN HF4863
Bill
Status
3/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Esther Agbaje
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AI Summary
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Appropriates an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2025 from the general fund to the commissioner of health for a grant to Chosen Vessels Midwifery Services.
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Funds a program to provide education, support, and encouragement for African American mothers to breastfeed their infants for the first year of life or longer.
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Program combines the midwife model of care with the cultural tradition of mutual aid to inspire African American women to breastfeed and support those who do.
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Addresses health disparity where African American infants are twice as likely to die before their first birthday compared to white infants, with CDC data showing breastfeeding could decrease African American infant mortality by up to 50 percent.
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One-time appropriation available until June 30, 2026.
Legislative Description
Chosen Vessels Midwifery Services funding allocated to provide culturally relevant education and support on breastfeeding to African American families, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/13/2024