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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Alabama Birth Equity Initiative, commended
AI Summary
This resolution highly commends the Alabama Birth Equity Initiative, a coalition of organizations led by Black women, for their efforts to combat Alabama's high rates of infant and maternal mortality, particularly in rural areas and among Black and Indigenous populations who face disparities due to a lack of healthcare access and systemic issues like medical racism and poverty. The initiative is working to create community-centered solutions, including a pilot program to train midwives, the development of mobile health units to bring reproductive healthcare to underserved areas, and advocacy for policy changes to support rural birth centers and prenatal care. Beyond direct medical services, the initiative also addresses crucial "wraparound issues" such as housing, transportation, food security, and childcare, aiming to ensure that women not only survive childbirth but also thrive as mothers, recognizing that safe births are influenced by broader social and economic factors.
Sponsors (35)
Linda Coleman-Madison (D)*,
Greg Albritton (R),
Gerald Allen (R),
Will Barfoot (R),
Billy Beasley (D),
Lance Bell (R),
Tom Butler (R),
Josh Carnley (R),
Clyde Chambliss (R),
Donnie Chesteen (R),
Merika Coleman (D),
Chris Elliott (R),
Vivian Figures (D),
Sam Givhan (R),
Garlan Gudger (R),
Kirk Hatcher (D),
Jay Hovey (R),
Andrew Jones (R),
Keith Kelley (R),
Wes Kitchens (R),
Steve Livingston (R),
Tim Melson (R),
Arthur Orr (R),
Randy Price (R),
Dan Roberts (R),
David Sessions (R),
Shay Shelnutt (R),
Bobby Singleton (D),
Rodger Smitherman (D),
Rob Stewart (D),
Larry Stutts (R),
Jabo Waggoner (R),
April Weaver (R),
Jack Williams (R),
Matthew Woods (R),
Last Action
Enacted (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SJR20-enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SJR20-int.pdf |
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