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US HB7535

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Foushee

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to require state Medicaid plans to cover 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for eligible individuals

  • Applies to Medicaid enrollees who are on court-ordered home confinement and were incarcerated in a public institution immediately prior to their home confinement

  • Coverage is limited to the period during which the individual remains under home confinement

  • Effective for individuals released from a public institution on or after the date of enactment

Legislative Description

Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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