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NJ A1700
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Garnet Hall
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to work with medical boards and health care facilities to develop policies for screening and educating patients about perinatal anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum
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Mandates that prenatal care providers screen patients for perinatal anxiety at least once per trimester and provide information about symptoms, coping methods, and treatment resources
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Requires all birthing facilities to provide departing new parents and family members with complete information about perinatal anxiety, including symptoms and available treatment resources
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Directs postnatal care providers to screen new mothers for perinatal anxiety before hospital discharge and at subsequent check-up visits, using the PASS scale or other commissioner-approved screening tools
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Establishes a public awareness campaign about perinatal anxiety, contingent on sufficient funding being available within the Department of Health or through legislative appropriation
Legislative Description
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
5/12/2025