Mental health access
What steps should be taken to improve access to and quality of mental health care? 13 bills, 1 became law. Latest: California SB 626, became law, Sep 30.
- Open now
- 9
- Coming back
- 3
- Became law
- 1
The bills
What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.
Can still move 9
- Can still moveIncludes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders as eating disorders for the purposes of mental healthPassed both chambers
- Can still moveDefines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authorityPassed both chambers
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health ActIn committee
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026In committee
- Can still moveMental health: other; deadline for mental health professionals to release mental health records or information pertinent to child abuse or neglect investigation to the…Passed both chambers
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Mental Health Care Provider Retention Act of 2025In committee
- Can still moveMental health: recipient rights; informed consent requirements for mental health treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 416 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1416)Passed both chambers
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025Passed first chamber
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization ActIn committee
May return next session 3
- Must be reintroduced next sessionProvider directory disclosuresPassed first chamber
- Must be reintroduced next sessionSubstance use disorder coveragePassed first chamber
- Must be reintroduced next sessionPrescription drug pricingPassed first chamber
Already law 1
Became law
Perinatal health screenings and treatment
California · SB 626
Latest: Approved by the Governor · Sep 30
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Healthcare, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
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