Mental Health Bills By State

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Trends in State Mental Health Policy - nami.org

(6 days ago) Webagencies to advocate for needed changes to state law. In 2022, NSOs made mental health front and center among policymakers’ priorities and tackled many of the fundamental barriers to mental health care. This report is a showcase of significant state mental …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/PDFs/NAMI_2022_State_Legislation_Report.pdf

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(Just Now) WebRestoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and modifies programs, grants, and activities …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(2 days ago) Weband Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). SAMHSA is the federal agency primarily …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WebThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through 2027 of more than 30 programs that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebState Legislation and Regulations. State laws create changes and provide oversight within the state. Regulations are rules issued by state agencies to help carry out laws. In terms …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(9 days ago) WebJun 22, 2022. H.R. 7666 (117th). To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7666

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act …

(5 days ago) Web(a) Suicide Prevention Lifeline.— (1) P LAN.—Section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (c) as …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666/text

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The State of Mental Health in America

(2 days ago) WebIn 2019-2020, 20.78% of adults were experiencing a mental illness. That is equivalent to over 50 million Americans. The vast majority of individuals with a substance use disorder …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(1 days ago) WebThe 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act called for mental health care benefits to be covered at the same level as physical health care benefits. …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance …

(7 days ago) WebThe bill also caps certification fees and cuts red tape so our state’s behavioral health workforce can grow more quickly. SB 5853 would expand the state’s new system …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

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California’s Mental Health Transformation Overwhelmingly Passes …

(5 days ago) WebState of California. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tonight, the California Legislature approved a cornerstone piece of Governor Newsom’s broader, multi-year …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/09/14/mhsa-reform-passes-legislature/

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State Policies Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Care in …

(6 days ago) WebOn KFF’s 21 st annual Medicaid budget survey, all responding states reported at least one initiative to expand behavioral health care in Medicaid in state fiscal year …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/state-policies-expanding-access-to-behavioral-health-care-in-medicaid/

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Work Accelerates on Historic Transformation of California’s Mental

(4 days ago) WebThe newly passed initiative builds on the Newsom Administration’s prior investments (here & here) and reforms (here & here), and will enable California to fully …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/03/21/work-accelerates-on-historic-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-system/

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Governor Newsom Puts Historic Mental Health Transformation on …

(4 days ago) WebWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/12/governor-newsom-puts-historic-mental-health-transformation-on-march-2024-ballot/

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Mental health Bills - GovTrack.us

(6 days ago) WebBills & Resolutions; Health; Mental health; Mental health. Use this page to browse bills in the U.S. Congress related to the subject Mental health, as determined …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/mental_health/6176

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Gov. Beshear Signs Two Bills Supporting Mental Health Access

(3 days ago) WebBills benefit Kentuckians with severe mental illness and first responders after critical incidents. FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 22, 2022) – Today, Gov. Beshear hosted …

https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=1381

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California: Newsom advances $3.3bn for mental health centers and

(9 days ago) WebCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that $3.3bn would be made available from the state’s new mental health bond ahead of schedule to build …

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/14/gavin-newsom-california-mental-health-bond-homelessness-housing

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California makes $3.3 billion available for mental health beds - Los

(7 days ago) WebGov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce Tuesday that the state will make $3.3 billion in funding available by July to begin building inpatient and outpatient mental …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-14/california-3-3-billion-available-for-mental-health-beds

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Sen. Anthony Introduces Bills to Address Mental Health Crisis

(3 days ago) Web“It’s high time that we take mental health seriously in our state. These bills do just that.” The package would make the following changes: SB 27 would amend the …

https://senatedems.com/anthony/2023/01/19/sen-anthony-introduces-bills-to-address-mental-health-crisis/

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California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, …

(5 days ago) WebThe state, with a current inventory of 5,500 behavioral health beds, needs some 8,000 more units to treat mental health and addiction issues. The grant money …

https://apnews.com/article/california-mental-health-bond-gavin-newsom-homelessness-38bde43c5be82ecc7153d52f9a118398

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - MSN

(6 days ago) WebThis legislation is monumental in changing the civil commitment process and builds upon the continued work to improve the state’s mental health system and access to care for …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/bill-signed-into-law-that-s-intended-to-divert-mental-health-patients-away-from-jail-detentions/ar-BB1mkJ6V

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Select highlights from New York State Health and Mental Hygiene …

(1 days ago) WebAs part of a suite of budget bills for fiscal year 2024–2025, the annual Health and Mental Hygiene (HMH) bill (A.8807/S.8307) includes several significant changes to …

https://www.nixonpeabody.com/insights/alerts/2024/05/14/new-york-state-health-and-mental-hygiene-bill

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(3 days ago) WebBehavioral Health Legislative Implementation. In recent legislative sessions, several bills passed affecting behavioral health professionals, facilities, and agencies. Bills that …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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Georgia mental health forum highlights need for new advocates

(Just Now) WebAt the 28th annual event, leaders from across the state acknowledged major changes and shortcomings in mental health support in Georgia. The push takes …

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/georgia-mental-health-forum-highlights-need-new-advocates/

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WebWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Bills look to boost Delaware child care standards, student mental

(9 days ago) WebProposed bills hope to strengthen state oversight, streamline records and better ensure the safety of children being served. One in 5 youth are affected by a …

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/education/2024/05/13/new-delaware-bills-look-to-strengthen-standards-for-child-care-facilities/73625270007/

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Exclusive: New program creates "youth corps" for mental health

(8 days ago) WebHundreds of young adults will be trained to help their peers access mental health care and other supports in a first-of-its-kind service program aimed at addressing …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/15/youth-mental-health-corps

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WebThese bills affect the different stages of the justice system, from limiting police reform to reducing how prisoners can shorten their sentences. who are …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES …

(Just Now) WebMental Health Licensing Branch MS Code. 2800 Phone (916) 323-1864 www.dhcs.ca.gov State of California Gavin Newsom, Governor. California Health and …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Documents/SB-43-FAQs.pdf

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WebAround 40 percent of the about 1.8 million people in local, state and federal jails and prison suffer from at least one mental illness, and many of these people have …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Marcus King on Exploring Mental Health With New Album Mood …

(7 days ago) Web“The whole album’s subject matter is really focused on mental health and struggling with it—and the decay of a relationship,” King says. “When you both have …

https://www.spin.com/2024/05/marcus-king-mental-health-mood-swings-interview/

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NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater …

(6 days ago) WebThe Council called upon the Administration to provide an additional $8.9 million for baseline funding for mental health courts that connect people to appropriate …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/09/2600/

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