H.R.0237

Illinois declares April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week to address maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Illinois HR0237 declares April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week to recognize the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. The resolution highlights systemic and structural racism's impact on maternal health, emphasizing the need for safe housing, transportation equity, nutritious food, clean air and water, and decriminalization. It calls for community-driven policy, research, and quality care solutions, and supports continuous health insurance coverage for Black women postpartum.