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HB 1747 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Perinatal mental health programs

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relative 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
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

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.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Paige BeaucheminDPrime
  • 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.”
— Lauren Blanchette, Concordsupports
“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.…”
— Janet Lucas, Camptonsupports
“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.…”
— Danielle Albushies, Bowsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-219:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 34
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 158
  3. Jan 21, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 158
  4. Jan 21, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/21/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  5. 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.