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NJ A947
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Requires the New Jersey Department of Health to establish a public awareness campaign about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including symptoms and methods of relieving symptoms, contingent on sufficient funding.
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Mandates that prenatal care providers give patients evidence-based information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and screen patients using evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
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Requires all birthing facilities in New Jersey to provide postpartum patients with evidence-based information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Directs postnatal care providers to screen new mothers for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders using evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment; the Commissioner of Health must adopt implementing rules and regulations.
Legislative Description
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
2nd Reading in the Assembly
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
3/9/2026