Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan Senate Bill SR0028

Introduced
4/11/23  

Caption

A resolution to commemorate April 11-17, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the necessity for systemic change and increased focus on Black maternal healthcare. It calls for a comprehensive examination of the root causes contributing to these discrepancies and advocates for community-driven solutions. The resolution highlights the importance of improving prenatal care and overall maternal healthcare services, advocating for better nutrition and breastfeeding rates for Black mothers while also urging the amplification of voices from diverse communities, including Afro-Latinx groups. This initiative seeks to address not only individual health outcomes but also broader systemic issues affecting maternal health.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 28 commemorates April 11-17, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week, highlighting the alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women in the United States. The resolution references critical statistics, revealing that Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared to their white counterparts. In 2021, the pregnancy-related death rate for Black women was reported at 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, starkly contrasted with 26.6 for white women. This disparity underscores a persistent public health issue that requires immediate attention and action.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR0028 is largely supportive, reflecting a collective recognition among lawmakers that urgent reforms are necessary to combat the rising maternal mortality rates among Black women. The resolution has garnered backing from multiple senators, indicating a bipartisan commitment to address these disparities. However, it also highlights ongoing concerns about healthcare equity and the challenges that communities face in access to quality maternal health services. The resolution serves as a call to action for a more equitable approach to maternal health across the state.

Contention

Though SR0028 is non-controversial as a resolution primarily aimed at raising awareness, the broader implications of its themes may evoke discussions on healthcare policies and funding related to maternal health programs. The resolution implicitly points toward the need for enhanced legislative efforts and resource allocation to address maternal health disparities. As the conversation around maternal health continues to evolve, stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of existing programs and the need for comprehensive reforms that go beyond mere commemoration.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI SR0107

A resolution to commemorate April 11-17, 2024, as Black Maternal Health Week.

MI SR0024

A resolution to commemorate April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week.

MI HR0219

A resolution to declare April 11-17, 2024, as Black Maternal Health Week in the state of Michigan.

MI HR0076

A resolution to declare April 10-16, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week in the state of Michigan.

MI SR0119

A RESOLUTION to recognize the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week.

MI HR120

Black Maternal Health Week; recognize April 11 through 17, 2025, as.

MI SR146

Recognize that April 11-17, 2025, is "Black Maternal Health Week."

MI SR544

Black Maternal Health Week; recognize April 11-17, 2025

MI HCR16

Recognizes April 11-17, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week in the state

MI HR829

Recognizing April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.