Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health bill aims to improve access to mental health and substance abuse services in the United States. It seeks to enhance coordination among federal agencies, states, and local entities to address behavioral health issues effectively. The bill includes provisions for increasing funding for mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs, expanding telehealth services for remote areas, promoting workforce training in behavioral health fields, and implementing strategies to prevent suicide. This legislation intends to bolster the nation's behavioral health infrastructure and support individuals struggling with mental health challenges or substance abuse disorders.

• 2023-12-19: Filed

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

• 2024-01-05: Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-01-05: Now in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-01-25: PCS added to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee agenda

• 2024-01-29: Favorable with CS by Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

• 2024-01-30: Reported out of Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

• 2024-01-30: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2024-01-30: CS Filed

• 2024-01-30: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

• 2024-01-31: Original reference removed: Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

• 2024-01-31: Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-01-31: Now in Health & Human Services Committee

• 2024-03-08: Died in Health & Human Services Committee