DelawareDelaware recognizes April 11–17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Awareness Week
Delaware lawmakers marked a week in April 2025 to draw attention to pregnancy risks and unequal health outcomes for Black women.
What it does
The Senate and House recognized April 11–17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Awareness Week in Delaware. The resolution calls attention to Black mothers’ health and safety.
Argument forThe recognition could draw public and health worker attention to Black mothers’ health and unequal pregnancy outcomes.
Argument againstRecognizing one week may raise awareness without requiring changes in care for Black mothers.
More detail
Delaware’s Senate and House recognized Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. The recognition is statewide and focuses on Black maternal health. The recognition covers April 11 through April 17, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 8Lifted From Table in House
- Apr 8Laid On Table in House
- Apr 8Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 8Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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