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CA AB1477

Bill

Status

Passed

10/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sabrina Cervantes

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Health and Safety Code Section 123640 to require licensed health care practitioners to screen mothers for maternal mental health conditions during prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care
  • Applies to physicians and surgeons, naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, and licensed midwives acting within their scope of practice
  • Exempts practitioners providing emergency services or care as defined in Section 1317.1
  • Defines "maternal mental health condition" to include depression and other mental health conditions occurring during pregnancy, postpartum period, or between pregnancies
  • Does not prevent other licensed or certified providers from screening for maternal mental health conditions within their scope of practice

Legislative Description

Maternal mental health.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 535, Statutes of 2021.

10/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/17/2021
Health6/9/2021
Rules5/28/2021
Appropriations4/28/2021
Health3/25/2021

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