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SR0713 - 104th General Assembly
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Doris Turner - Kimberly A. Lightford - Lakesia Collins - Adriane Johnson - Mattie Hunter, Mike Simmons and Mary Edly-AllenSynopsis As Introduced
Declares April 11 through April 17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Illinois. Commends the work of organizations, health care providers, managed care entities, and community leaders, including Meridian Health Plan's MomCare initiative, for their dedication to improving maternal health outcomes and advancing equity across Illinois. Reaffirms commitment to supporting policies, programs, and partnerships that eliminate maternal health disparities and ensure that every mother in Illinois has access to high-quality, culturally competent care. Encourages continued public-private partnerships and innovative care delivery models that expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the maternal health ecosystem.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Approved for Consideration Assignments |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions April 15, 2026 |
| 4/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Resolution Adopted |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter |