House Bill

HB 1035:

Requiring depression screening (and insurance coverage) for new mothers

Not Bipartisan

Bill Primary sponsors

Representative Aaron Pilkington

Cosponsors

None

Filed 12.15.22

Full Bill Title

An Act to require screening for depression of birth mothers at the time of birth; To mandate that insurance policies cover screening for depression of birth mothers at the time of birth; And for other purposes.

Summary

What it does

This bill requires that medical providers screen new mothers for depression at birth and that insurance plans cover the screening. Mothers are given the option to opt out of the screening.

Options: Filed, on agenda, passed, failed… (more)

Status

Filed

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