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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chantel Jackson

Requests Gov. Hochul to proclaim April 11–17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in New York to raise awareness of racial disparities, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 307

Summary: Bill K 307 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim April 11–17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 307
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 11–17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of New York
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: April 4, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Chantel Jackson

Purpose and Intent

This resolution memorializes the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing April 11–17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York. The core aim is to raise awareness of disparities in maternal health affecting Black women and to honor efforts by communities, health professionals, and advocates to improve maternal health outcomes.

Key Provisions

  • Formal Request to Governor: The Legislature asks Governor Hochul to proclaim Black Maternal Health Week for the specified dates.
  • Observance Emphasis: The resolution encourages awareness-raising activities and observances across the state to highlight issues such as access to quality prenatal and postnatal care, maternal morbidity and mortality disparities, social determinants of health, and community-based solutions.
  • No New Policy Mandates or Funding: As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws, regulations, or funding commitments; it expresses legislative sentiment and requests gubernatorial action.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Black mothers, families, and communities in New York State.
  • State government and public health stakeholders, including agencies, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations, which may undertake observances or awareness campaigns in response to the proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: April 4, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the calendar on April 4, 2025
  • Adoption: Adopted on April 7, 2025 (the record shows two mentions of adoption, consistent with passage through required chambers)

Additional Context

Black maternal health remains a priority area given persistent racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Proclamations like this often serve to spotlight the issue, mobilize awareness, and complement longer-term policy and programmatic efforts without altering statutory mandates.

Sponsor

  • Primary: Chantel Jackson

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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