Advocacy Alert: July 2024 Legislative News Round Up

August 1, 2024

For those of you who follow us on social media know, we post news stories on a daily basis that are connected to the behavioral health and addiction treatment industry.

Many of these are news stories regarding legislation, so once a month we send out a 'news roundup' of related news stories we've posted. Unless otherwise stated, NBHAP has no official stance on any of these stories: the intention is to share so that we're all better informed as to what's happening in the legislative world.

A reminder that NBHAP members get access to a monthly update with our advocate in Washington, DC, to find out what is going on and ask any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us for more information on that.

DC | Tampa family travels to Washington, D.C. to lobby for children's behavioral healthcare
Shared 7/1/2024
The end goal of the Harper's trip is to get legislation passed to increase access to behavioral health care.

DE | Blunt Rochester and Carper Secure Federal Funds to Boost Homeless Support and Youth Mental Health in Delaware
Shared 7/2/2024
At the New Castle County Hope Center, Blunt Rochester, Carper, and Meyer announced significant federal funding secured for the center.

SAMHSA announces $27.5 million in funding to improve women's behavioral health
Shared 7/10/2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration June 8 announced the availability of $27.5 million in funding opportunities focused on improving women's behavioral health.

Behavioral Health Enters ‘Uncertainty Era' After Chevron Doctrine Ends
Shared 7/11/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed the behavioral health industry a bag of uncertainty with the elimination of the decade's old Chevron doctrine.

FL | Gov. DeSantis signs measure updating Baker Act, investing $50M in mental health services
Shared 7/15/2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved legislation (HB 7021) to update the state's Baker and Marchman Acts and invest millions to help with mental health and substance abuse.

AZ | Mental health legislation gets bipartisan support
Shared 7/16/2024
Lawmakers crossed the aisle this session to pass legislation aimed at holding behavioral health treatment centers accountable and increasing inclusivity of severe mental illnesses that are often overlooked.

CA | State leaders announce ballot measure to crack down on property crime and fentanyl
Shared 7/22/2024
Governor Newsom and legislative leaders are introducing a ballot measure that will make targeted reforms to Prop 47.

MS | State task force to tackle K-12, college students' mental health
Shared 7/23/2024
A committee of legislators and state leaders convened at the Capitol to discuss mental health issues facing young Mississippians.

Senate bill would protect rural residents from shock of healthcare service shutdowns
Shared 7/26/2024
Hospitals planning to close facilities or cut services may soon have to notify HHS in enough time for the agency to oversee plans for maintaining patient access to care.

New drink-drive limit in England could ban alcohol 'altogether'
Shared 7/30/2024
Data published by the Department for Transport found that 280 people were killed in drink-driving collisions in 2022 while 6,400 people were injured.

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