HB 1346 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia Maternal Mental Health Improvement Act; enact

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for coverage for comprehensive maternal mental health screening and care; to provide for such screenings at specific points during and after pregnancy as deemed necessary by a physician or other healthcare provider; to provide for reports; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for maternal mental health screenings for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

LC 46 1437/a → LC 62 0442S/hs · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended by the House Committee on Health to add a substitute version with new definitions, expanded coverage requirements, and updated effective dates. The changes clarify who qualifies as a mental healthcare provider, mandate coverage for maternal mental health screenings during pregnancy and for 12 months postpartum, and set a January 1, 2027 effective date for insurance policies.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly applies to all health benefit policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Georgia on or after January 1, 2027, and expands coverage to include care and treatment for positive screening results.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'mental healthcare provider' and 'telehealth services' to clarify covered providers and service delivery methods.

REQUIREMENT

Added mandatory coverage requirements for maternal mental health screenings during prenatal period and 12 months postpartum, plus care and treatment for positive screenings.

TIMELINE

Set January 1, 2027 as the effective date for coverage requirements applying to policies executed, delivered, or renewed in Georgia.

TECHNICAL

Removed original sponsor information and formatting elements from the House Bill text.

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Committee

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

4 primary · 0 co-sponsors