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HB 1044
Colorado HB 1044 advances policies to reduce maternal health disparities affecting Black women through care improvements and targeted interventions.
HB 1044 is a Colorado bill designed to address disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women through targeted policy interventions. The bill has progressed through House committee and floor votes with amendments, culminating in passage on third reading. Specific provisions would focus on improving access, quality of care, and data collection related to Black maternal health outcomes.
Black women in Colorado and nationally experience significantly higher rates of maternal mortality, severe morbidity, and adverse birth outcomes compared to white women—a disparity driven by systemic healthcare barriers, implicit bias, and socioeconomic factors. Legislation addressing these gaps can improve health outcomes, reduce preventable deaths, and advance health equity. Policy interventions at the state level can establish models for addressing maternal health disparities through funding, provider training, or care coordination reforms.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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