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NC H558
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Zack Forde-Hawkins
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,250,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund for fiscal year 2023-2024 to support maternal health organizations serving Black communities in North Carolina.
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Distributes funds in equal amounts to five nonprofit organizations: Equity Before Birth, MAAME (Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment) Inc., Momma's Village-Fayetteville Inc., Jace's Journey Inc., and Sistas Caring 4 Sistas Inc.
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Equity Before Birth will supplement mother's income to cover essential services and decrease maternal and infant mortality among Black mothers and birthing people.
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MAAME will provide education, support, doula services, and economic advancement opportunities for mothers ineligible for public services or unable to afford private resources.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Funds for Maternal Health Programs
Appropriations; Budget & Management Office; Budgeting; Corporations
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/4/2023