Mental Health TALK SAFE Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jan 9, 2026
What it does
The Mental Health TALK SAFE Act of 2026 amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow telehealth practitioners to prescribe certain controlled substances for mental health treatment and opioid use disorder after conducting at least one telehealth evaluation, expanding access to remote prescribing under specific conditions. It defines key terms such as "approved mental health controlled substance," "telehealth entity," and "exempt entity," and sets operational standards for telehealth providers, including staffing, compensation limits, and compliance requirements. The bill also prohibits pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions solely because they were issued via telehealth and…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.