HR0237 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
Last Action
07/01/2025 - House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Synopsis As Introduced
Declares April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week. Recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women are unacceptable and unjust. States what the Black community needs to mitigate the effects of systemic and structural racism. States that in order to improve maternal health outcomes we must fully support and encourage policies grounded in the racial justice, reproductive justice, birth justice, and human rights frameworks that address Black maternal health inequity. States that Black women and birthing people must be active participants in the policy decisions that impact their lives. States that in order to ensure access to safe and respectful maternal health care for Black birthing people, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and other legislation rooted in human rights that seeks to improve maternal care and outcomes must be passed. States the goals of Black Maternal Health Week.
Actions
DateChamberAction
04/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
04/08/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/22/2025HouseAssigned to Public Health Committee
05/01/2025HouseRecommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
05/01/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
05/01/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
05/05/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
07/01/2025HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee