"Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.

This bill establishes the Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program to address high maternal and infant mortality rates among Black women in New Jersey. It allocates $12 million to fund community-based programs that provide culturally congruent care through Black OBGYNs, midwives, doulas, and other medical professionals. The initiative specifically targets underserved urban areas like Atlantic City, Newark, Trenton, and Plainfield, aiming to improve health outcomes by supporting accessible and culturally sensitive birthing resources.