HR 1595 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Black Midwives Day in Georgia; March 14, 2026; recognize

This bill recognizes March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia to honor the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health. The resolution highlights the important role midwives play in addressing health disparities and improving care access for Black birthing people. It also notes the historical exclusion of Black midwives from healthcare systems and calls for expanded education and fair compensation for midwives. The bill is a commemorative resolution that directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the National Black Midwives Alliance.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 4, 2026
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House Read and Adopted
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Mar 4, 2026
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