For Del. Jennifer White Holland (D-10) addressing maternal and child health has been a passion for “quite some time.” The public health professional said that her lived experience led her to sponsor a key piece of legislation that looks to improve outcomes for expectant mothers.
“I’ve witnessed my line sisters, my close friends and family members, who have had challenging pregnancies, some even experienced loss,” said White Holland. “So it’s a very personal issue. I think about the women in my life, the Black woman in particular, who could very well benefit.”
The Maryland Maternal Health Act of 2024 is among the hundreds of pieces of legislation awaiting the governor’s signature. The bill, considered a priority by the Legislative Black Caucus and Women’s Caucus passed both chambers of the General Assembly with no opposition.
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