Establishes a public awareness campaign related to maternal depression; appropriation
This bill creates a public awareness campaign about maternal depression for both the public and maternal healthcare providers, funded through a new $20 million "maternal depression fund." The fund, managed by the state comptroller and tax commissioner, receives the $20 million appropriation and directs it to the Department of Health to implement the awareness program. It directly affects New York residents, particularly new mothers and healthcare providers, by providing resources to educate about maternal depression risks and treatments. The bill establishes clear mechanisms for funding allocation and disbursement without altering existing healthcare services or eligibility.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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This bill was amended after committee review to update formatting and correct a capitalization inconsistency in the title reference. The substantive policy provisions regarding the maternal depression awareness campaign, funding amount, and implementation remain unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Changed bill number from 'A 7273' to 'A 7273--A' to reflect its amended status after committee review.
Updated committee reference to show the bill was discharged, amended, and recommitted to the Committee on Health.
Corrected capitalization of 'seven-a' to 'seven-A' in the public health law reference for consistency.
Updated document tracking number from LBD11049-01-5 to LBD11049-04-6 to reflect the new version.
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Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7273A
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
George Alvarez
DDemocratic
Co
John Zaccaro
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Nikki Lucas
DDemocratic
Co
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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