A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to bring attention to the maternal health crisis and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
HR 150 is a Pennsylvania House resolution designating April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to highlight the disproportionate maternal health disparities affecting Black women and birthing persons in the state. It references Pennsylvania data showing Black women face maternal mortality rates twice as high as White women (148 vs. 74 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020) and higher morbidity rates. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about preventable maternal health outcomes. It specifically targets state-level attention to this crisis, citing local statistics from Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties. As a symbolic resolution, it has no binding effect but seeks to spur broader discussion and action.
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Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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1 primary · 31 co-sponsors
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Gina Curry
DDemocratic
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Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
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Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
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Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
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Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
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Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
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Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
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Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
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Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
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Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
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