New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2252: Requires DOH to expand services provided under plan to improve perinatal mental health services and health insurers to cover costs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2252 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DOH to expand services provided under plan to improve perinatal mental health services and health insurers to cover costs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.