Bill > SR210

This resolution designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to acknowledge and remember women and birthing people who die due to complications related to pregnancy or childbirth, which are defined as pregnancy-related deaths. The resolution highlights the concerning rise in these deaths nationally and within Pennsylvania, noting that Black women and birthing people experience disproportionately higher mortality rates. It references the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, which tracks these deaths, and Pennsylvania's own Maternal Mortality Review Committee established by Act 24 of 2018 to investigate causes and recommend prevention strategies. The designation aims to increase public and professional awareness of maternal health issues and promote initiatives to reduce maternal mortality.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr210