California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB1467 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1467Introduced by Senator KamlagerFebruary 18, 2022 An act to amend Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1467, as introduced, Kamlager. Maternal mental health.Existing law requires a licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care to ensure that a mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.This bill would specify that screening is to be offered or given to a biological mother.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1467Introduced by Senator KamlagerFebruary 18, 2022 An act to amend Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1467, as introduced, Kamlager. Maternal mental health.Existing law requires a licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care to ensure that a mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.This bill would specify that screening is to be offered or given to a biological mother.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
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15	15	Introduced by Senator KamlagerFebruary 18, 2022
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20	20	An act to amend Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health.
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22	22	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	SB 1467, as introduced, Kamlager. Maternal mental health.
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28	28	Existing law requires a licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care to ensure that a mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.This bill would specify that screening is to be offered or given to a biological mother.
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30	30	Existing law requires a licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care to ensure that a mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.
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32	32	This bill would specify that screening is to be offered or given to a biological mother.
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.
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40	40	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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42	42	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.
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46	46	SECTION 1. Section 123640 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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50	50	123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.
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52	52	123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.
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54	54	123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.
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58	58	123640. (a) A licensed health care practitioner who provides prenatal, postpartum, or interpregnancy care for a patient shall ensure that the biological mother is offered screening or is appropriately screened for maternal mental health conditions.
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60	60	(b) This section shall not apply to a licensed health care practitioner when providing emergency services or care, as defined in Section 1317.1.
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62	62	(c) This section does not preclude any licensed or certified provider acting within their scope of practice from screening for maternal mental health conditions.
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64	64	(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
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66	66	(1) Health care practitioner means a physician and surgeon, naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, or a midwife licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code or an initiative act referred to in that division and who is acting within their scope of practice.
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68	68	(2) Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.