A Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates March 31, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the state. The resolution highlights the importance of midwifery in addressing maternal health disparities, particularly in Black communities where pregnancy-related mortality rates are significantly higher than national averages. It acknowledges the role of midwives in providing culturally sensitive care and reducing barriers to access in areas with limited maternity health resources. The measure serves as a symbolic recognition rather than establishing new laws or funding requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
141–58
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 200
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican98
59% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
AT
Ana Tiburcio
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
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