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
Can still move
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
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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