{"id":8722,"date":"2025-04-18T14:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T18:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=8722"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T18:32:48","slug":"michigan-senate-passes-historic-momnibus-bill-package-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2025\/04\/18\/michigan-senate-passes-historic-momnibus-bill-package-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The community-driven bill package \u2014 crafted by women of color, for women of color \u2014 will help tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities<\/i><\/div>\n
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LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) \u2014 Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 29<\/a><\/u><\/span>–34<\/a><\/u><\/span> and 36<\/a><\/u><\/span>–39<\/a><\/u><\/span>, the \u201cMomnibus\u201d bill package, which was championed by Sens. Erika Geiss <\/b>(D-Taylor), Mary Cavanagh <\/b>(D-Redford Twp.), Sarah Anthony <\/b>(D-Lansing), Stephanie Chang <\/b>(D-Detroit), and Sylvia Santana <\/b>(D-Detroit). This multi-faceted bill package works to improve integrity and accountability in Michigan\u2019s maternal health care system, ensuring every family has an equitable opportunity to experience a healthy, empowering pregnancy and birth.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s Senate passage of Momnibus is one step forward in our longstanding fight for reproductive and obstetric justice and equity for Black and Brown families here in Michigan,\u201d said Sen. Geiss<\/b>, lead sponsor of the bill package. \u201cThis commonsense legislation paves the way for positive pregnancy and birthing experiences rooted in empowerment, love, and joy. As a mom and policymaker, I\u2019m proud to continue leading this effort to help protect Black and Brown mamas and babies from systemic injustices that have disproportionately harmed our communities for far too long.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMomnibus\u201d was first introduced in the spring of last year<\/a><\/u><\/span> and later passed by the Senate<\/a><\/u><\/span> with bipartisan support but did not reach the governor\u2019s desk. Today\u2019s passage of this legislation is the latest progress on this effort and underscores Senate Democrats\u2019 commitment to ensuring healthy outcomes for Michigan moms and babies.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone deserves access to a safe, affirming pregnancy and birthing experience, and today\u2019s Senate passage of our Momnibus package is significant progress toward that reality,\u201d said Sen.\u202fCavanagh<\/b>. \u201cAs the youngest female Senator, I\u2019m proud to be a part of this historic effort to dismantle systemic inequities that have historically worked against the health and well-being of Black and Brown families. Let\u2019s get this across the finish line for the betterment of Michigan\u2019s moms and babies.\u201d<\/p>\n

This legislation builds on existing community-driven initiatives and has garnered broad support from various maternal health advocacy organizations. Together, the following bills aim to improve maternal health outcomes in Michigan through equitable data requirements, antidiscrimination measures, patient protections, and more:<\/p>\n

Senate Bill 29 (Sen. Geiss): <\/b>Requires the Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to include studies and reports on biased or unjust perinatal care, including but not limited to\u202finstances of obstetric violence or racism, on their website. The bill also codifies the use and duties of the Maternal Mortality Review Team.\u202f<\/p>\n

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