Advocacy Alert: November 2025 Legislative News Round Up

December 4, 2025

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.

Modernizing addiction regulations: How licensing, telehealth, and delivery reform can expand access to care (opinion)
Shared 11/12/2025
By embracing practical, evidence-based reforms, we can strengthen the national response to the opioid epidemic, per this opinion piece.

OR | Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
Shared 11/12/2025
Substance use and mental health disorders are driving more maternal deaths in Oregon than any other cause.

IL | Illinois Mental Health Parity Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature After Historic Veto Session Vote
Shared 11/13/2025
The legislation tackles a longstanding problem that has left countless Illinois residents unable to find mental health providers who accept their insurance.

Bill to strengthen mental health system debated
Shared 11/14/2025
A bill amending the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, with the aim of streamlining forensic leave processes, improving information sharing across health services, and implementing key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has passed the Legislative Assembly.

The nicotine lobby's secret expert
Shared 11/17/2025
Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos, an influential nicotine researcher, received thousands of euros from the vaping industry via an offshore company, according to documents seen by Le Monde.

AZ | Lawmakers press AHCCCS officials as behavioral health providers await payments
Shared 11/19/2025
State lawmakers held a third oversight hearing with the new AHCCCS director regarding the recent massive Medicaid fraud crackdown.

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