PA Black Maternal Health Caucus

04/30/2026

We are exited to see SB507 make way to the Governor’s desk.

This legislation is a critical step toward expanding access to high-quality, community-centered maternal healthcare across Pennsylvania by modernizing outdated regulations and strengthening pathways for certified midwives to serve families where they are needed most.

For the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus, this is what progress looks like: advancing policies that widen access, improve outcomes, and move us closer to a maternal health system that truly works for Black women and birthing people.

We look forward to seeing this bill signed into law.

04/30/2026

Black Maternal Health Week at the Capitol 2026 - The Recap!

04/27/2026

Pa. state Reps. La'Tasha D. Mayes and Melissa Shusterman join fellow legislators and women's health advocates for a press conference discussing the recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruling that will permit Medicaid funding to be used for reproductive healthcare, including abortions.

04/24/2026

Earlier this week HB 1251 sponsored by PBMHC Co-chair PASSED the Senate with bi-partisan support. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.

Less than a week after closing out we’re on the and we have no plans of letting up.

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

Fighting for Justice, filled with Joy is how we’re leaving at the PA Capitol💜🩷✨

Over the last two days we gathered with nearly 200 stakeholders from across the Commonwealth including our partners and special guests for two days of action.

Members of the showed up, asked questions and doubled down on their commitment to Black mothers and families. It was determined that is never too ambitious to save a life in Pennsylvania.

Thank you to everyone who showed up — advocate, legislator, provider, birthworker, inquiring minds. Thank you to everyone who shared their story. Thank you to everyone who knocked doors and helped us spread the word…we are on a mission and we won’t let up until that mission is complete.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing: Black Maternal Health & Hospital Accountability.

04/14/2026

Join us for our Brunch and Learn session “Rooted in Justice & Joy"

04/14/2026

Members of the Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus host a press conference with fellow legislators and advocates to highlight their accomplishments and discuss their legislative goals for the future.