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NJ S2250
NJ S2250Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with history of depression for postpartum depression.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill expands an existing law that directs the Commissioner of Health, in conjunction with the State Board of Medical Examiners and the New Jersey Board of Nursing, to address the issue of postpartum depression by working with health care facilities and licensed health care professionals in the State to develop certain policies and procedures. This bill adds an additional provision to the law mandating the development of a policy that would require physicians, nurse midwives, and other licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to women to offer, and provide upon the request, pregnant patients with a history of depression a prenatal screening for postpartum depression. Current policies under the law include patient and family education regarding postpartum depression and postnatal screenings for postpartum depression for all applicable patients.
AI Summary
This bill expands existing law to require licensed health care professionals, such as physicians and nurse midwives, who provide prenatal care to pregnant patients to offer and conduct a screening for postpartum depression if the patient has a history of depression and requests it. Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth, and this bill aims to address it by adding this proactive screening measure during prenatal care, in addition to current requirements for patient education and postnatal screenings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2250 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2250_I1.HTM |
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