Legislation for California

AB 367 (2003-2004).  A bill that would have established the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) Information Program within MCAH.  Status: Died in Committee

AB 291 (2005-2006).  A bill that would have required MCAH to include a component in their programs that screens pregnant women and new mothers for PMAD. Status: Did not pass 

AB 2317 (2005-2006).  A bill that would have required CDPH to conduct the PMAD Community Awareness Campaign and to submit specified recommendations relating to the implementation of the campaign.  Status: Passed in House and Senate, Vetoed by Governor 

AB 159.  A recently introduced bill, which relies on nonpublic, voluntary contributions for funding, would permit CDPH to establish a PMAD Task Force. Status: Pending