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NY S02039

NY S02039
Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the office of mental health and other relevant stakeholders, to develop guidance and standards for routine maternal depression screenings, referrals, diagnosis and treatment, and to provide training and materials on issues related to maternal depression.


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Introduced
01/18/2023
In Committee
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
01/23/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to maternal depression screenings

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Law to direct the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Office of Mental Health and other relevant stakeholders, to develop guidance and standards for routine maternal depression screenings, referrals, diagnosis, and treatment throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. The bill also requires the Commissioner to identify and publish information and training programs on topics related to maternal depression, such as health equity, implicit bias, and trauma-informed care.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

returned to senate (on 01/23/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Maternal Health
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization

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