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The Mental Health Bill
New training rules for doctors on mom mental health
Health Care Practitioner Maternal Mental Health Continuing Education Requirements
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The bill would make doctors and other health workers take a class on mom mental health to keep their license, helping moms get better care.
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If passed, it could raise the quality of care for pregnant and new mothers, but it may add training costs and time for doctors, so they might push back.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires continuing education on maternal mental health for licensure renewal.
- Applies to practitioners in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and clinical psychology.
- Curriculum must cover screening, disorders, treatment options, and referral guidelines.
- Boards must periodically update the curriculum.
- Successful completion counts toward required CE hours.
- Effective July 1, 2026.
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