An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants

SD 1643 creates a public digital resource center with mental health information for new mothers, including details on postpartum depression and psychosis. It requires healthcare providers to share this resource with new mothers and their families, offering free access to tools for identifying and addressing perinatal mental health challenges. The bill also mandates screenings for perinatal mental health issues in criminal cases involving new mothers and requires specialized treatment by reproductive psychiatry experts for those in the justice system. This affects new mothers, healthcare providers, and the criminal justice system, focusing on improving access to care and support during vulnerable postpartum periods.