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VA SJR56
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mamie Locke
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AI Summary
- Designates March 14 as Black Midwives Day in Virginia for 2026 and each succeeding year
- Recognizes Black midwives' role in addressing maternal health disparities and providing culturally congruent care to Black birthing people
- Acknowledges the ongoing maternal health crisis affecting Black birthing people, who experience significantly higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality regardless of income or education
- Notes that multiple Virginia counties face maternity care deserts where women lack access to hospitals, birth centers, or obstetric providers
- Aligns with the National Black Midwives Alliance campaign founded in 2023, with the organization holding its second national convening in Virginia in 2026
Legislative Description
Black Midwives Day.
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ56ER)
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Rules1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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