Senate Bill 1102 aims to enhance maternal mental health support by mandating reimbursement for maternal mental health screenings under the Medical Assistance program and requiring health insurance policies to cover these screenings for each pregnancy. The bill directs the Department of Health Services (DHS) to seek any necessary federal waivers or amendments to implement these provisions and to develop standards and best practices for screenings in consultation with organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. Maternal mental health screenings can be conducted by licensed midwives, advanced practice registered nurses with a certified nurse-midwife designation, or other licensed healthcare providers within their scope of practice.

The bill also introduces specific legal language to ensure that maternal mental health screenings are included in the Medical Assistance program and mandates coverage in disability insurance policies and self-insured health plans for maternity coverage. Notably, it amends the definition of eligible providers for these screenings, replacing the previous language regarding nurse-midwifery with a more specific designation for advanced practice registered nurses. The provisions will take effect on the day after publication, with certain amendments becoming effective on September 1, 2026.