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
163–40
Passed
Total votes 203
Apr 9, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Rabb
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
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