South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina H 4625
Parental Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Education Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PARENTAL PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 44 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO OFFER PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF NEWBORNS, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND REFERRALS FOR TREATMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-37-10 TO 44-37-70 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Dec 16, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs - Dec 16, 2025 · House
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