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HB 6900

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PERINATAL DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOLS AND DATA SHARING SYSTEMS.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut establishes a task force to study and standardize perinatal depression screening tools and create data-sharing systems between healthcare, public health, and education agencies.

SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 599
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Bill Summary · HB 6900

Legislative bill overview

HB 6900 establishes a task force in Connecticut to study and evaluate child development screening tools and perinatal depression screening mechanisms. The bill also examines data-sharing systems between healthcare providers, public health agencies, and educational institutions to improve coordination of care for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

Why is this important

Perinatal depression affects 1 in 7 new mothers and can have lasting developmental consequences for children if untreated. Standardizing screening tools and creating interagency data systems could improve early identification and treatment, reducing maternal health risks and supporting healthier child development outcomes across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Creating shared databases linking health, public health, and educational records raises questions about patient privacy protections and who can access sensitive maternal mental health information.
  • Implementation costs and timelines: Establishing new screening protocols and data systems requires funding, staff training, and coordination between multiple agencies—details not specified in this authorizing legislation.
  • Scope of task force authority: The bill creates a study group rather than immediate policy changes, meaning recommendations may not be implemented, potentially limiting real-world impact on screening practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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