Relates to pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children's health coverage and information
Summary
Expands coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children; establishes a health expense account program for pregnant and postpartum individuals; requires the creation of informative pamphlets on maternal depression.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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