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Improving Maternal Care: Support for Mothers and Combating Discrimination.

This act aims to improve the health and safety of pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially those from underserved populations, including Black women. It introduces support programs, training for medical staff, and mechanisms for reporting discrimination to ensure all patients receive respectful and appropriate care.
Key points
Financial support for organizations assisting Black pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Grants for organizations supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals from other underserved groups.
Mandatory training for medical staff to eliminate bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care.
Implementation of programs allowing reporting of racism or bias in healthcare settings.
Studies on the effectiveness of programs designed to reduce bias and racism in maternity care.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1042
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kira Johnson Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for organizations assisting Black pregnant and postpartum individuals.
  • Grants for organizations supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals from other underserved groups.
  • Mandatory training for medical staff to eliminate bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care.
  • Implementation of programs allowing reporting of racism or bias in healthcare settings.
  • Studies on the effectiveness of programs designed to reduce bias and racism in maternity care.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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