Advocacy Alert: October 2025 Legislative News Round Up

November 13, 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.

TX | New law targets gaps in responses to mental health crisis
Shared 10/2/2025
Texas Senate Bill 1164, which recently went into effect, changes the threshold for when law enforcement can intervene. Under the previous law, police needed to see an imminent danger to act.

AK | Shrooms in the spotlight: Alaska eyes legal trip toward psychedelics
Shared 10/7/2025
Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom has approved a ballot initiative that would decriminalize the personal use and home cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms.

NC | North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Advocates for Major Mental Health Funding to Enhance Public Safety
Shared 10/10/2025
In light of a recent surge in public safety incidents across North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein has called for sweeping investments in mental health services, emphasizing their critical role in community well-being.

GA | Georgia joins regional coalition to strengthen addiction recovery
Shared 10/17/2025
A new regional effort is bringing together addiction recovery advocates from across the Southeast to push for stronger public policy supporting those in recovery.

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