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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for coverage for comprehensive maternal mental health screening and care; to provide for such screenings at specific points during and after pregnancy as deemed necessary by a physician or other healthcare provider; to provide for additional screening; to provide for referral information and resources and educational materials regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide for a pilot program; to provide for funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for reports; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for maternal mental health screenings for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Georgia Maternal Mental Health Improvement Act, mandates that health insurance policies in Georgia cover comprehensive maternal mental health screenings and care for women during pregnancy and for up to 12 months postpartum, including services provided through telehealth. It also requires healthcare providers to screen pregnant and postpartum women for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which are common mental health conditions that can affect women from pregnancy through the first year after childbirth, at specific intervals during and after pregnancy, and to provide referral information and educational materials. The bill establishes a quality metrics program to track screening and treatment rates, including by race, ethnicity, and location, and creates a three-year pilot program for remote maternal mental health screening and monitoring, prioritizing high-risk and rural populations, with funding contingent on legislative appropriation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Health (upon Adjournment Of Public Safety And Homeland Security) (16:30:00 2/25/2026 506 CLOB) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73288 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242835 |
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