H4625

Parental Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Education Act

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Parental Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Education Act requires screening and education for perinatal mental health.

The Parental Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Education Act mandates that licensed healthcare facilities providing obstetric services offer educational materials on postpartum depression to mothers and fathers or other adult birthing partners. These materials must be provided at no cost and in accessible formats. Healthcare providers must offer perinatal mental health screenings to parents during prenatal visits and postpartum discharge or follow-up visits. Screening results are protected health information and must be maintained separately unless authorized for disclosure.

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Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled