A Resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, 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.
This bill designates the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about maternal health disparities affecting Black women. The resolution highlights statistics showing that Black women in the state face significantly higher pregnancy-related death rates compared to other groups, with many cases deemed preventable. It does not create new funding or policy requirements but serves as a symbolic gesture to focus public and legislative attention on the issue. The measure is sponsored by multiple representatives and referred to the Committee on Children and Youth for consideration.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 13, 2026
How they voted
197–4
Passed
Total votes 201
Apr 13, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
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