Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York. It highlights the disproportionate maternal health outcomes for Black women, including higher mortality and morbidity rates. The resolution aims to increase awareness, promote community organizing, and advocate for equitable access to health care services for Black women. It also recognizes the importance of community-driven policy and activism in addressing these disparities.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York. It highlights the disproportionate maternal health outcomes for Black women, including higher mortality and morbidity rates. The resolution aims to increase awareness, promote community organizing, and advocate for equitable access to health care services for Black women. It also recognizes the importance of community-driven policy and activism in addressing these disparities.