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MI HB6439

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires pediatricians to offer mothers a mental health screening during the postpartum period, with screenings repeated at intervals determined by the department until the child reaches 18 months of age

  • Mandates pediatricians provide mothers with department-approved mental health resources no later than 1 month after birth, including information on postpartum mental health conditions and their symptoms

  • Requires mental health resources to include treatment options for postpartum mental health conditions and information about available support systems

  • Defines "pediatrician" as a physician licensed under Michigan's healthcare licensing provisions who holds board certification as a pediatrician

Legislative Description

Health: screening; mental health screenings for new mothers at various stages of wellness checkups for newborns; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9137.

Health: screening

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/11/2022

10/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Policy10/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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