Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in New York. It recognizes the contributions of Black midwives in improving maternal and infant health, addressing racial disparities in healthcare, and strengthening communities. The bill highlights the importance of integrating midwives into the maternity care system to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, improve birth outcomes, and decrease racial disparities in maternal and infant health. It also emphasizes the need to support and recognize the work of Black midwives.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in New York. It recognizes the contributions of Black midwives in improving maternal and infant health, addressing racial disparities in healthcare, and strengthening communities. The bill highlights the importance of integrating midwives into the maternity care system to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, improve birth outcomes, and decrease racial disparities in maternal and infant health. It also emphasizes the need to support and recognize the work of Black midwives.