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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How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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