Committee Meeting

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Name: Committee on Women and Gender Equity Meeting
Start: 2024-06-25T00:00:00
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall

June 25, 202410:00 AMCouncil Chambers - City Hall

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity met on June 25, 2024 and held hearings on 20 bills.

Agenda

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Jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
Roll Call

Legislation

20 bills discussed — 20 hearing held

Information about the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee.

Int 0891-2024

Written lactation room accommodation policies.

Int 0892-2024

Department of Education to permit students excused absences while experiencing symptoms of menstrual disorders.

Res 0409-2024

Department of Education to create a training program for school nurses and physicians to learn about endometriosis, including formation on systemic racism, bias, and racial and gender-based disparities related to the condition.

Res 0410-2024

Declaring May 28 as Menstrual Hygiene Day in the City of New York.

Res 0408-2024

Increase Medicaid reimbursement to cover eight pre- and post-natal visits, as well as delivery support by doulas.

Res 0133-2024

Establishing a screening program for endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Int 0893-2024

Chisholm Chance Act (S.2898A/A.4017A)

Res 0293-2024

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to create and distribute materials identifying mental health resources available to individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Int 0651-2024

Ease systemic barriers in opening birth centers in New York City and New York State.

Res 0229-2024

Require obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs) to conduct maternal mental health screening during pregnancy and postpartum, and to require Medicaid to cover such services.

Res 0404-2024

Mandating Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to collect and report prenatal and postpartum depression screenings and follow-up data using HEDIS measures.

Res 0405-2024

Require health insurance plans to develop and implement a maternal mental health quality management program to promote access to affordable and comprehensive maternal mental health services

Res 0402-2024

Mandating all accredited psychiatry residency programs to offer a one-year, post-residency fellowship program specifically focused on Perinatal Mental Health.

Res 0403-2024

Prohibiting the sale of menstrual and intimate care products that contain unsafe ingredients.

Int 0867-2024

Designating May annually as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of New York. (S.156/A.6603)

Res 0406-2024

Implementing a pilot program to establish postpartum support groups.

Int 0890-2024

Outreach and education regarding parental mental health resources.

Int 0869-2024

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop and distribute parenting resource materials to parents and guardians of newborn children.

Int 0912-2024

Oversight - Physical and Mental Health Supports for New and Expecting Parents.

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Documents

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Meeting Agenda

7/26/2024

Meeting Minutes