HB 1747 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee
Perinatal mental health programs
AI-generatedrelative to treatment of perinatal mental health conditions.
Requires the department of health and human services and the insurance department to develop and operate a series of programs addressing perinatal mental health conditions.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill requires the department of health and human services and the insurance department to develop and operate a series of perinatal mental health-related programs.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the insurance department shall establish a program to reimburse eligible, pregnant medicaid recipients for one mental health screening during each trimester of their pregnancy.”
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the insurance department shall establish a program to reimburse eligible physicians or other qualified health care providers for time spent advising patients about resources and next steps upon diagnosing a patient with a perinatal mental health condition.”
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department of health and human services shall establish:”
“The insurance department shall conduct a review of current Medicaid reimbursement rates for therapy and prescribed psychiatric medications.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Also: Rep. Eleana ColbyD, Rep. Samantha JacobsD, Rep. Janet LucasD, Rep. Trinidad TellezD, Rep. Toni WeinsteinD
Public testimony
41 signed in online · 11 wrote testimony
100% support0% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I absolutely support the addition of more safeguards for perinatal mental health - As a licensed clinical social worker I know many people who go undiagnosed and uncared for and could use supports that would significantly increase their likelihood of thriving postpartum.”
“As a retired Obstetrician with experience in the diagnosis and management of perinatal mental health disorders, I write in support of HB 1747, which I co-sponsor.…”
“My name is Dr. Danielle Albushies. I enthusiastically support HB 1747. NH has one of the highest rates of depression and anxiety for moms in the country. Behavioral health, including substance overdoses, is the leading cause of maternal mortality in NH.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate15–0Overall100% yea
- Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 21, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Public Hearing; Executive Session
- Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote
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Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 34
- Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 158
- Jan 21, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 158
- Jan 21, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/21/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- Feb 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 10
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.