New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7012: Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within a certain time frame
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7012 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within a certain time frame. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 7012A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression, unless refused by the birth mother, prior to the patient leaving the birthing facility and during the first postnatal visit, and that such screening be covered by insurance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 7012A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
- REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
- REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES