SB0029

Records: death; commission to investigate racial disparities related to maternal health; create. Amends secs. 2227, 2617, 2617a & 2618 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2227 et seq.) & adds sec. 2617b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 30'25, SB 32'25

Chamber Passed·4/17/25

Michigan SB0029 creates a commission to investigate racial disparities in maternal health and requires reporting on maternal deaths.

Michigan SB0029 amends existing health statutes to establish a commission tasked with investigating racial disparities in maternal health. The commission will review maternal deaths, facilitate data sharing, and develop recommendations for reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. The bill also mandates the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to report on preventable causes of maternal mortality and to study the use of research evidence in perinatal policies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–14 · Apr 17, 2025
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Housing and Human Services

History

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 51 Yeas 22 Nays 14 Excused 1 Not Voting 0

Apr 17, 2025

House

Received On 04/17/2025

Apr 17, 2025

House

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