Black Midwives Day; recognize March 14, 2025
This resolution (SR 398) ceremonially recognizes March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" in Georgia. It honors the historical and ongoing contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health, particularly in addressing racial disparities in care. The resolution highlights their role in community-based care, the challenges they face (including systemic barriers and lack of recognition), and their importance in reducing Black maternal mortality. It does not create new policies, funding, or legal changes - only serves as a symbolic acknowledgment. The resolution specifically references Georgia-based midwives and organizations like the Accreditation Commission of Community Midwives Education and the Bellies to Babies Foundation.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Senate Read and Referred
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Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
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12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
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Doc Rhett
DDemocratic
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Jason Esteves
DDemocratic
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
P
RaShaun Kemp
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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