Designate Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis Awareness Week
This bill designates the second week of May as "Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis Awareness Week" to raise public awareness about these life-threatening conditions. The legislation aims to educate people on the signs and symptoms of sepsis in mothers and newborns while providing a platform for survivors to share their experiences. Additionally, the bill serves as a memorial to honor the lives lost to maternal and neonatal sepsis. By adding this designation to the state code, the bill creates an official observance period for advocacy and education efforts.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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