Originally published: . Volume 13, No. 6. Source pages: 6.
HB 784 by Rep. Duplessis passed by a Senate vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and returned to the House, on June 17. On June 19, the House vote was yeas 95, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in. On June 24 it was sent to the Governor for executive approval. The measure establishes the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Act to improve awareness, screening, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The proposed law provides for awareness of all hospitals and birthing centers that provide labor and delivery services. Proposed law requires screening from healthcare providers who are providing postnatal care to women up to twelve months following the birth. Proposed law requires the La. Dept. of Health office of behavioral health, in collaboration with the Bureau of Family Health, to develop and disseminate a database of providers who treat or provide support for maternal mood and anxiety disorders and substance use disorders.
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