Bill > SR0024

This resolution commemorates Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17, 2025, while highlighting significant disparities in maternal healthcare for Black women in the United States. The resolution cites alarming Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data showing that Black mothers die at two to three times the rate of white mothers, with pregnancy-related deaths reaching 50.3 per 100,000 live births compared to 14.5 for white women. It emphasizes that these disparities are rooted in structural racism and persist across socio-economic status, maternal age, and education levels, with Black women experiencing higher rates of preterm births, reproductive health disorders, and pregnancy-related complications. The resolution calls for increased attention to Black maternal healthcare, support for community-driven programs, improved prenatal care, and amplification of Black mothers' voices, while recognizing the urgent need to address maternal mortality rates both statewide and nationally. By designating this specific week, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the critical health challenges facing Black mothers and the systemic inequities in maternal healthcare.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SR-0024