Advocacy Alert: October 2024 Legislative News Round Up

November 7, 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.

Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarships
Shared 10/9/2024
Bill seeks to encourage people to get degrees for behavioral health careers while avoiding student debt.

AZ | Methadone treatment in Arizona will be easier to access under new federal rules
Shared 10/9/2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has relaxed several rules to improve access to methadone, a medicine often used for opioid use treatment.

Senator Katie Britt Joins Panel on Combating America's Addiction Epidemic
Shared 10/21/2024
The event was hosted by the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA), founded by Jeff Breedlove and Scott Cochran, and brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss solutions to this growing crisis.

NY | New York Takes Action Against Gambling Addiction in New Legislation
Shared 10/23/2024
A new bill has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul to combat what she calls, "the addictive effects of gambling."

CA | California Law Expands Hospital Capacity for Addiction Treatment
Shared 10/24/2024
Recently signed bill will make it easier for hospitals to use available beds to provide chemical dependency recovery services, including evidence-based medication for addiction treatment.

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