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S 7581 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a public awareness campaign related to maternal depression; appropriation

This bill establishes a public awareness program within the Department of Health to educate the public and maternal healthcare providers about maternal depression. The program aims to inform people about the risks and available remedies for this condition. It also creates a dedicated "maternal depression fund" to support these efforts. To initiate the program, the bill appropriates $20 million to the Department of Health.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20M for maternal depression public awareness program, explicitly increasing state funding for a public health initiative.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $20M for maternal depression awareness program and fund, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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What changed between versions

S7581 → S7581A · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to recommit it to the Senate Finance Committee for further review and to update the fund name from '97-bbbbb' to '97-n' in the state finance law. The amendment also expanded the fund's sources to include contributions and grants, and clarified how the fund's money can be used to support the maternal depression awareness program.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on maternal depression awareness and funding, but the fund definition was broadened to include more funding sources.
TECHNICAL

Bill status changed from initial introduction to being recommitted to the Senate Finance Committee after committee discharge and amendment.

DEFINITION

The fund section number was changed from '97-bbbbb' to '97-n' in the state finance law.

FISCAL

The fund definition was expanded to include contributions, grants, and other financial assistance from government agencies as additional funding sources.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific provision stating that fund monies must be used to implement the maternal depression awareness program under title seven-A of article twenty-five of the public health law.

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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7581A
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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Apr 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Cordell Cleare
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