HR 149 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing April 11, 2025, as "Black Doula Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 11, 2025, as "Black Doula Day" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges Black doulas' role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, including reducing C-sections and postpartum blues. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally honors this observance, aligning with International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents by designating a day for community recognition of Black doulas' contributions to maternal health. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on legislation or funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

16340
Passed
Total votes 203
Apr 9, 2025
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
61 Yea 40 Nay
60% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors

Sponsors