Creates provisions relating to perinatal care
This bill requires health care professionals providing maternity services to screen all pregnant women for mental disorders and illnesses using validated tools. The screenings must occur as early as possible at the start of prenatal care and continue throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy. If a provider identifies a woman who needs help but is not currently being treated, the bill mandates that they either provide treatment or refer the patient to appropriate care. Additionally, the state health department must create and publish guidelines for treating mental health conditions during pregnancy, while ensuring all patient confidentiality laws remain intact.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 13, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jo Doll
DDemocratic
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