Require private insurers cover telehealth mental health services

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill mandates that private health plans cover video‑based mental health visits just like office visits. It bars insurers from charging higher copays, adding extra limits, or denying coverage solely because the service is remote. The goal is to improve access to mental health care.

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Hearings

• House Insurance: H. B. No. 593, H. B. No. 453, H. B. No. 709, Sub. S. B. No. 306, H. B. No. 792, H. B. No. 757
  House Insurance · Jun 2, 2026

History

1. Feb 25, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 24, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Karen Brownlee (D) · sponsor
• Beryl Piccolantonio
• Eric Synenberg
• Jodi Salvo
• Lauren McNally
• Mark Sigrist
• Meredith Craig
• Monica Robb Blasdel
• Munira Abdullahi
• Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
• Sean P. Brennan

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