I’m sponsoring AB 2319 to address the alarming discrepancy in maternal mortality rates between Black and white pregnant patients.
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, and Black women bear the disproportionate brunt of this: Black patients are 3-4 times more likely to die during childbirth than white patients. In California specifically, Black women make up 5% of pregnant patients but account for 21% of the total pregnancy-related deaths, regardless of income level. This is a tragic failure of our healthcare system, and it must be addressed.
We know one of the root causes of this deadly problem is implicit bias in our healthcare system. That’s why I’ve partnered with the California Legislative Black Caucus, Reproductive Freedom for All, and Black Women for Wellness Action Project to sponsor AB 2319, a bill that aims to reduce the maternal mortality rate of Black women and other pregnant persons of color by ensuring the successful implementation of the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act of 2019 and strengthening implicit bias training across the state.
Will you add your name in support of AB 2319 to reduce this alarming healthcare bias and save lives across California?
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Historically, our system has failed mothers and infants, especially those of color. But race should not play a role in whether a pregnant patient lives or dies. This new bill aims to ensure California healthcare facilities are in full compliance with implicit bias training requirements to eliminate this discrepancy.
Add your name to build public pressure and urge the California Legislature to pass this life-saving bill.
We’ve made some progress on this deadly issue, but there’s more we can do to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Passing this legislation would be a big step in the right direction.
Thank you for making your voice heard,
Rob
