Legislation / BCM204
BCM204PASSEDHEALTHBRITISH COLUMBIA

Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health Strategy Act

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Sponsor
Jody Toor
Introduced
MARCH 4, 2025
Royal assent
Final vote

Legislative timeline

  1. 1stMar 4, 2025
  2. 2ndMar 10, 2025
  3. Comm.May 12, 2025
  4. 3rdMay 26, 2025
  5. Senate
  6. AssentMay 29, 2025

Bill overview

Bill BCM204, “Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health Strategy Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-1. It was introduced by Jody Toor (Conservative, Langley-Willowbrook).

It reached first reading on March 4, 2025, second reading on March 10, 2025, committee stage on May 12, 2025 and third reading on May 26, 2025. It received royal assent on May 29, 2025.

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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health Strategy Act, sponsored by Jody Toor, aims to improve mental health support for new mothers and their families in British Columbia. This bill establishes a strategy to address perinatal and postnatal mental health, including the development of guidelines, education, and resources for healthcare providers and families. It also requires the government to report on the strategy's progress and outcomes, promoting transparency and accountability in addressing this critical issue.

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