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AR HB1644
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Scott
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Department of Health shall establish the "Maternal Mental Health Hotline" and may contract with vendors to maintain it.
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Hotline shall operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with statewide accessibility through a toll-free telephone number.
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Hotline shall integrate into the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline network using telephone, text, and online chat communications and meet all United States Health Resources and Services Administration accreditation requirements.
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All persons may use the hotline to assist with maternal depression and substance use screenings before, during, and after pregnancy.
Legislative Description
To Establish The Maternal Mental Health Hotline In Arkansas.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023