Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1595: Black Midwives Day in Georgia; March 14, 2026; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 4, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Black midwives fulfill an essential role and contribute to improving maternal health outcomes by addressing disparities and providing congruent care to Black birthing people; and WHEREAS, Black midwives fulfill an essential role and contribute to improving maternal health outcomes by addressing disparities and providing congruent care to Black birthing people; and WHEREAS, Black maternal health in the United States remains in crisis, with Black birthing people experiencing significantly higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality regardless of income, education, or socioeconomic status; and WHEREAS, many cities and counties in the United States face a high number of maternity care deserts, where women of childbearing age do not have access to hospitals or birth centers offering maternity care or obstetric providers, which leads to higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, as most complications occur in the postpartum period when birthing people are far away from their providers; and H. R. 1595 LC 62 0451 WHEREAS, integrating midwives into the maternity care system has been shown to improve birth outcomes, reduce medical interventions, and decrease the racial disparities in maternal and infant health; and WHEREAS, midwives can assist birthing people and their families with safe and effective childbirth options, and promulgating midwifery promotes access …
Sponsors
- Cannon, Park (D, 58) · primary sponsor
- Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92)
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Kim Schofield (D, 63)
- Sylvia Baker (D)
- Terry Cummings (D, 39)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1595?
- HR1595 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Black Midwives Day in Georgia; March 14, 2026; recognize.
- What does HR1595 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1595?
- Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1595?
- Cannon, Park (D, 58), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1595?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73901
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