HB742

Regards behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB742 establishes behavioral health screenings for women and infants during the perinatal period.

Ohio HB742 allocates $2,000,000 to partner with specialized perinatal behavioral health organizations, enabling direct referrals for women and infants screened for behavioral health conditions. Health care professionals can screen women during perinatal care or pediatric care for infants within a year of birth. The Department of Behavioral Health will designate programs to serve as statewide referral resources, ensuring access to peer support and behavioral health care navigation.

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Where it stands

Current
Children and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 18

House

Referred to committee: Children and Human Services

Mar 10

House

Introduced