Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a state commission to investigate racial disparities related to maternal health in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Establishes a state commission to investigate racial disparities related to maternal health in Michigan (Sec. 1).

• 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 instances of obstetric violence or racism on their website (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes and codifies the use and duties of the Maternal Mortality Review Team (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall not take effect unless S.B. 819 and S.B. 821 are passed and signed into law by the Governor as well (Sec. 2).

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