C.S./C.S./H.B. 937

Florida Legislature

Bill Title Perinatal Mental Health
Hispanic Sponsors FL Former Rep. Jeanette Nunez (R-FL-119)
Date Introduced 12/07/2017
NHCSL Task Force
Healthcare
Primary Issue Area Health
Issue Areas
Healthcare
Session 2018 Regular Session

Summary

Perinatal Mental Health; Requires DOH to offer perinatal mental health care information through Family Health Line toll-free hotline accessible to general public; revises components included in postpartum evaluation & followup care provided by birth centers to include mental health screening & information on postpartum depression; provides appropriation. APPROPRIATION: $125,920.00