New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 2250 — Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal and postnatal care to provide education and screenings to certain patients.*

Last action — REP/SCA 2RS

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires prenatal care providers to offer postpartum depression screenings to certain patients.

This legislation mandates that licensed health care professionals provide education and screenings for postpartum depression to pregnant patients with a history of depression. It aims to ensure that these patients receive the necessary support and resources during prenatal care.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Health care professionals providing prenatal care will have new obligations to offer screenings and education about postpartum depression.

Summary

Postpartum depression-offer and screen, upon request of pregnant patients

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 26:2-176.

  • N.J.S.A. 26:2-176

    , methods of coping with the illness, and ⟦INS⟧Physicians, nurse midwives, and other licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to women shall offer, and provide upon the request, pregnant patients with a⟦/INS⟧⟦INS⟧ ⟦/INS⟧⟦INS⟧history of depression a prenatal screening for postpartum depression⟦/INS⟧ → , including individuals who have an increased likelihood of postpartum depression because of a prior history of mental illness, ; and e. Physicians, nurse midwives, and other licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to women shall offer, and provide upon the request, pregnant patients with a history of depression a prenatal screening for postpartum depression Physicians, nurse midwives, and other licensed health care professionals providing prenatal and postnatal care shall screen patients for perinatal depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, using validated instruments, consistent with current evidence-based professional guidelines, and shall arrange appropriate assessment and follow-up care for patients with positive screens

    amended

Action History

  1. REP/SCA 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2250 do?
Postpartum depression-offer and screen, upon request of pregnant patients
Who sponsors S 2250?
S 2250 is sponsored by Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat) and McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2250?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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