VermontVermont recognizes Black Maternal Health Week in April 2026
Vermont’s General Assembly recognized Black Maternal Health Week for April 11–17, 2026, and directed the Secretary of State to send the resolution to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
What it does
Vermont’s General Assembly recognized April 11–17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week and directed the Secretary of State to send the resolution to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
Argument forRecognizing the week could keep attention on the large gaps in pregnancy-related deaths and infant deaths affecting Black families.
Argument againstRecognition may raise hopes for better care, but this resolution does not require changes to care or services for Black mothers.
More detail
The General Assembly recognized April 11–17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Vermont. The recognition applies in Vermont for the week of April 11–17, 2026. The recognized week was April 11–17, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 24Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- Apr 3Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- Apr 3Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 3Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- Apr 3On Consent Calendar
- Apr 2On Consent CalendarIntroduced
HealthcareReproductive Rights