HR 7535·Federal·house
Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Medicaid rules so that people who have just left prison and are under court‑ordered home confinement can receive up to 12 mental‑health telehealth appointments each year. It applies to those enrolled in their state’s Medicaid plan or waiver. The goal is to improve access to mental‑health care for a vulnerable population during a critical transition period.
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