DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize Black Maternal Health Awareness Week in 2026
Delaware lawmakers recognized a week in April 2026 to draw attention to pregnancy risks facing Black women.
What it does
Delaware recognized April 11–17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Lawmakers described community and health worker activities as ways to raise awareness.
Argument forNaming this week could help residents and health workers notice the pregnancy risks Black women face and take part in awareness activities.
Argument againstRecognition alone might leave Black mothers without direct help with care, since the resolution does not require services or funding.
More detail
Delaware's House and Senate recognized Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. The recognition covers Delaware and focuses on Black maternal health. The recognition covers April 11 through April 17, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 14Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 14Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 14Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Apr 14Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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