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VT HCR110

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Saudia Lamont

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month in Vermont
  • Cites CDC data showing maternal death rate for non-Hispanic Black women is 50.5 per 100,000 live births compared to 14.9 for non-Hispanic White women (September 2024)
  • Notes infant mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women is 10.93 per 1,000 live births versus 4.48 for non-Hispanic White women (2023 data)
  • References research showing pregnancy-related depression and anxiety rates reach up to 28% for Black women compared to 14-16% overall
  • Directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Legislative Description

House concurrent resolution designating April 2025 as Black Maternal Care Awareness Month in Vermont

Last Action

Ceremonial Reading

5/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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