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Kelly Abraham Martinez Act: perinatal depression prevention.

It became law on Jul 28, 2011.

CA ACR 53 · Acr · 2011–2012

Stage
Became law
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jul 28, 2011

What it does

This measure would enact the Kelly Abraham Martinez Act, which would urge hospital providers, mental health care providers, health plans, and insurers to invest resources to educate women about perinatal depression risk factors and triggers. This measure would also request that a statewide collaborative network of stakeholders focused on the areas of health, maternal health, and infant and child development, along with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the California Psychological Association, the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, and Postpartum Support International collaborate to explore ways to assist with…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jul 28, 2011

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Where it goes next

Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.

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