Illinois · Senate Resolution 713 · 104th General Assembly

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK

SR 713 Sponsored by Doris Turner Adopted

  1. Introduced Apr 10, 2026
  2. In committee Apr 10, 2026
  3. Adopted by the Senate Apr 16, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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…

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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.

Every action

12 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. SenateFiled with Secretary
  2. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  3. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions April 15, 2026
  5. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  6. SenateResolution Adopted
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  8. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  9. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  10. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  11. SenateChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Adriane Johnson
  12. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 6 Democrats.

All 6 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.