Creates provisions relating to perinatal care

HB 2262 requires healthcare providers who offer maternity care to screen all pregnant patients for mental disorders and mental illnesses using validated, evidence-based tools during the first prenatal visit and throughout all three trimesters. It directs the state health department to create and publish guidelines for treating these conditions during pregnancy, and mandates that providers either offer treatment or refer patients to care if issues are identified through screening. The bill directly affects pregnant women receiving prenatal care and their healthcare providers in Missouri. It focuses on early intervention for perinatal mental health needs while maintaining strict confidentiality protections under existing state and federal law.