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Georgia legislature passes sweeping mental health reform bill

(3 days ago) WebGeorgia lawmakers passed sweeping changes to the state’s flagging mental health care system Wednesday after reaching Senate-House agreement on language …

https://www.wabe.org/georgia-legislature-passes-sweeping-mental-health-reform-bill/

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New bill is the ‘next chapter’ in Georgia’s mental health …

(5 days ago) WebATLANTA – The state legislature is set to consider a wide-ranging mental health reform bill that aims at improving services for Georgians struggling with mental-health or substance-abuse …

https://thecurrentga.org/2023/02/21/new-bill-is-the-next-chapter-in-georgias-mental-health-reform-effort/

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Gov. Kemp signs mental health overhaul bill - Georgia Public …

(8 days ago) WebGov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Monday aimed at pulling Georgia off the bottom among state rankings for access to mental-health services. “Today has been a …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/04/04/gov-kemp-signs-mental-health-overhaul-bill

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New bill is the “next chapter” in Georgia’s mental health reform …

(2 days ago) WebATLANTA – The state legislature is set to consider a wide-ranging mental health reform bill that aims at improving services for Georgians struggling with mental-health or substance-abuse challenges. House Bill 520 has bipartisan support and is cosponsored by state Reps. Todd Jones, R-South Forsyth, and Mary Margaret Oliver, D …

https://capitol-beat.org/2023/02/new-bill-is-the-next-chapter-in-georgias-mental-health-reform-effort/

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Georgia governor signs sweeping mental health bill into law

(7 days ago) WebPublished 3:06 PM PDT, April 4, 2022. ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed into law a bill aimed at bolstering the state’s dismal mental health care …

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-georgia-mental-health-91901f9cf2f46d268db714fd9140ca26

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Georgia lawmakers unanimously pass bill to overhaul …

(4 days ago) WebA sweeping mental health bill meant to lift Georgia from near the bottom when it comes to access to treatment is on its way to the governor’s desk. The bill, led by Republican House Speaker David …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2022/03/30/georgia-lawmakers-unanimously-pass-bill-to-overhaul-mental-health-services/

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How lawmakers plan to revamp Georgia's behavioral …

(6 days ago) WebGeorgia’s mental health system will get a revolutionary upgrade with a massive bill set to become law. It just needs the governor’s signature after unanimous final passage Wednesday. The big picture: …

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/03/31/georgia-lawmakers-revamp-behavioral-health-system

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Mental health peers offer lawmakers insights into Georgia …

(5 days ago) WebJanuary 16, 2024 2:00 pm. Guest columnist Melissa Kazakides says the Georgia Legislature should build on recent mental health reform legislation. Jeff Breedlove with …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2024/01/16/mental-health-peers-offer-lawmakers-insights-into-georgia-healthcare-reform/

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Gov. Kemp Provides Remarks and Signs Mental Health Parity Act

(Just Now) WebAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and their three daughters, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-04-04/gov-kemp-provides-remarks-and-signs-mental-health-parity-act

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Georgia House passes next step in mental-health reform

(8 days ago) WebATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a mental health reform bill Thursday that follows up on landmark mental health legislation the late House Speaker David Ralston steered through last year. House Bill 520, which passed 163-3, has the dual goals of growing Georgia’s mental-health workforce and …

https://capitol-beat.org/2023/03/georgia-house-passes-next-step-in-mental-health-reform/

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Georgia House mental health omnibus bill focuses on …

(9 days ago) WebThe commission will propose major mental health reform bills for the next several years, GPB News previously reported. The Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership and Substance Use Disorder …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/01/25/georgia-house-mental-health-omnibus-bill-focuses-on-equal-access-care-for

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Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission

(4 days ago) WebThe commission was formed to conduct a comprehensive review of the behavioral health system of care in Georgia. In the 2022 session, the Georgia General Assembly passed …

https://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/CommitteeDocuments/2022/Behavioral_Health/Annual_Report_2022_BHRIC_FINAL_Exec_Summary.pdf

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Georgia House speaker announces major mental health reform bill

(5 days ago) WebUpdated at 2:02 p.m. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has unveiled a massive bill to overhaul mental healthcare in Georgia. Led by Republican House …

https://www.wabe.org/georgia-house-speaker-announces-major-mental-health-reform-bill/

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Georgia House approves bill building on 2022 mental health …

(4 days ago) WebMarch 2, 2023. The Georgia House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that aims to build upon landmark mental health legislation that became law last year. House Bill 520 …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-house-approves-bill-building-on-2022-mental-health-overhaul/FNYUIWJ7FVHCNEFPUHTPV7LZLE/

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Mental health reform package clears Georgia House, heads to …

(7 days ago) WebMental health reform package clears Georgia House, heads to Senate. Georgia state Rep. Todd Jones, R-Cumming, speaks about plans for mental health legislation, …

https://www.wabe.org/mental-health-reform-package-clears-georgia-house-heads-to-senate/

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Veteran state lawmaker named to lead Georgia’s mental health …

(7 days ago) WebJeff Breedlove, chief of communications and policy with the Georgia Council for Recovery, which is the advocacy group formerly known as the Georgia Council on …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/11/17/veteran-state-lawmaker-named-lead-georgias-mental-health-reform-efforts

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Mental health reform becomes law as legislators - Georgia …

(1 days ago) WebHouse Bill 1013 also contains incentives for the training of mental health professionals, and facilitates grants for collaborations between mental health providers, …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2022/04/mental-health-reform-law-legislators-issues-wire/

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Bipartisan bill to expand mental health services left on Georgia

(6 days ago) WebOnly a small portion of Georgia’s bipartisan mental health bill survived the 2023 legislative politicking. Advocates and proponents of improved access to behavioral …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2023/03/30/bipartisan-bill-to-expand-mental-health-services-left-on-georgia-legislatures-cutting-room-floor/

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MENTAL HEALTH REFORM ACTION PLAN - Governor's Office …

(2 days ago) Webto pay for the services.3 For these and other reasons, Mental Health America ranks Georgia 51st in the United States for access to mental health care.4 In response …

https://opb.georgia.gov/document/document/final-mental-health-reform-action-planpdf/download

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Lawmakers and advocates see movement on mental health reform

(5 days ago) WebTwo of the lead co-sponsors of HB 1013, the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act, and its sequel, HB 520, an expansive behavioral health bill that passed in the …

https://stateaffairs.com/georgia/healthcare/mental-health-reform-expansion/

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Georgia mental health reform bill HB1013 11alive.com

(4 days ago) Web11Alive. 3/4. AP. Georgia House members applaud after they voted 166-0 for final passage of a sweeping mental health bill on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the …

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/keeping/georgia-passes-landmark-mental-health-reform/85-ebc147d0-6f1f-42ac-a3ef-822563930dab

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Statewide Advocacy: Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and …

(6 days ago) WebResilient Georgia has supported the Governor’s Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission (BHRIC) since its inception in 2019. Informed by the BHRIC Year 1 report recommendations, the Georgia House and Senate unanimously passed the Mental Health Parity Bill (HB 1013) in March 2022 with resounding bipartisan support, thanks in part to …

https://www.resilientga.org/statewide-advocacy

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Mental Health Initiatives - Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

(4 days ago) WebHouse Bill 1013, passed and signed into law in 2022, expanded OHSC's role in overseeing the coordination of mental health policy and behavioral health services across state …

https://opb.georgia.gov/ohsc/mental-health-initiatives

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation for a Healthier Georgia

(4 days ago) WebAtlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed seven bills designed to benefit patients in Georgia and strengthen the state's healthcare system.The legislation …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-05-06/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-healthier-georgia

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Poor Health: How Is Georgia Addressing The State's Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Reform Movement. In a landmark move, Governor Brian Kemp proposed a significant increase in the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ budget by $205 million, making it the largest mental health budget in the state’s history. This initiative follows the passing of House Bill 1013 in …

https://thegeorgiasun.com/2024/02/16/poor-health-how-is-georgia-addressing-the-states-mental-health-woes/

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BHRIC Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

(4 days ago) WebThe Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, created pursuant to House Bill 514 during the 2019 Georgia Legislative Session, is charged with conducting a …

https://opb.georgia.gov/ohsc/bhric

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Georgia mental health forum highlights need for new advocates

(Just Now) WebAt the 28th annual event, leaders from across the state acknowledged major changes and shortcomings in mental health support in Georgia. The push takes on a …

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/georgia-mental-health-forum-highlights-need-new-advocates/

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