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Legislative Update 03.25.24 – Voices for Georgia's …

(4 days ago) WEBAdult Mental Health Services. $9.48 Million Added for a behavioral health crisis center in DBHDD’s Region 1. $11.42 Million Reduced to reflect decreased demand for core adult mental health services. $3.79 Million Added to annualize the operations of a behavioral …

https://georgiavoices.org/legislative-update-03-25-24/

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Georgia’s new mental health law takes effect, but many changes …

(5 days ago) WEBThis month marks the beginning of Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act and a major overhaul of the state’s mental health care system. The House Speaker David Ralston …

https://www.wabe.org/georgias-new-mental-health-law-takes-effect/

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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 the House …

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

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Georgia bill to improve mental health care services wins final …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Georgia House voted unanimously to approve House Bill 1013, which would enforce a federal law that requires “parity” in health coverage, forgive student loans for mental …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-lawmakers-reach-compromise-on-mental-health-bill-set-for-floor-debate/RAA7CZR6PRGHFGCEZZ7QDEIC24/

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1 year later, Georgia's Mental Health Parity Act is providing a

(3 days ago) WEBLISTEN: Georgia passed the Mental Health Parity Act in 2022, promising a stronger social safety net for people with acute — and sometimes dangerous — mental health issues …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/06/21/1-year-later-georgias-mental-health-parity-act-providing-framework-for-change

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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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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 House speaker announces major mental health reform bill

(5 days ago) WEBJanuary 26th, 2022. Listen. 2:22. Georgia House Speaker David Ralston announces the introduction of a major mental health reform bill called the “Mental Health Parity Act.” …

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

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Georgia lawmakers pass Mental Health Parity Act 11alive.com

(7 days ago) WEBUpdated:7:05 PM EDT March 30, 2022. ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers passed sweeping changes to the state's flagging mental health care system Wednesday after reaching …

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/health/georgia-mental-health-bill-passes/85-f4f70534-fd06-4b19-9773-06af30945b43

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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, courts and …

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

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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 …

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

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22 LC 33 8939 House Bill 1013 - Georgia General Assembly

(5 days ago) WEB1 To amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2 relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and …

https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/203990

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

(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 …

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

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Georgia legislature passes sweeping Mental Health reform bill

(9 days ago) WEBGeorgia lawmakers quickly passed House Bill 1013, the Mental Health Parity Act, which is designed to overhaul the state’s underdeveloped mental health services system. …

https://theatlantavoice.com/mental-health-passes/

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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 …

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

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Lt. Governor Jones Announces Legislation Addressing Social …

(3 days ago) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2024 ATLANTA Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senator Jason Anavitarte (R - Dallas) announced the introduction of Senate Bill 351 …

https://ltgov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-01-12/lt-governor-jones-announces-legislation-addressing-social-media-and-its

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The Mental Health Parity Act – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(1 days ago) WEBGeorgia ranks 48 th in access to mental health care. (Mental Health America) Half of Georgia adults reporting unmet MH treatment needs say that cost was the reason they …

https://healthyfuturega.org/mentalhealth/

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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 health services …

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

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Georgia mental health bill clears key legislative committee

(Just Now) WEBATLANTA (AP) — Private health insurers would face additional pressure to provide the same level of benefits for mental health disorders as they do for other medical …

https://theatlantavoice.com/mental-health-bill-ga/

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Health care workers facing mental stress, burnout have better

(8 days ago) WEBBut through the Georgia task force's work partnering with advocacy groups and lawmakers, a new bill better protects health care workers from burnout by allowing more privacy …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/05/20/health-care-workers-facing-mental-stress-burnout-have-better-protections-under-new

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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 aimed at …

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

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Bush revives bill to provide mental health services to families

(7 days ago) WEBRep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) revived a bill this week to provide mental health resources for families that have been affected by police violence. The Helping Families Heal Act …

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4676951-cori-bush-bill-mental-health-resources-victims-police-shootings/

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S.4425 - A bill to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia

(1 days ago) WEBSummary of S.4425 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4425

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Though Some Hospitals May Come Up Short, Senate Passes …

(1 days ago) WEBYouth share their stories through creative works in a broad range of media Henniker, N.H. (May 23, 2024) – New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade used their voices …

https://indepthnh.org/2024/05/23/though-some-hospitals-may-come-up-short-senate-passes-uncompensated-care-bill/

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Congressman Dan Goldman Introduces Michelle Go Act to Help …

(9 days ago) WEBWashington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), and Congressman Gus M. …

https://goldman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-goldman-introduces-michelle-go-act-help-alleviate-mental

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240514/maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Georgia's leader says a divisive media bill passed by lawmakers is

(7 days ago) WEBTBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A controversial media bill passed this week by Georgia’s parliament is “unacceptable” and will be vetoed, President Salome Zourabichvili said …

https://apnews.com/article/georgia-free-speech-foreign-influence-0af8b52fd8cc56149cbe8aa655626c01

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Senate Finalizes Legal Weed Bill, Now On to the House

(6 days ago) WEBYouth share their stories through creative works in a broad range of media Henniker, N.H. (May 23, 2024) – New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade used their voices …

https://indepthnh.org/2024/05/24/senate-finalizes-legal-weed-bill-now-on-to-the-house/

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House Tackles Gun Rights, Healthcare and Rights of the …

(Just Now) WEBYouth share their stories through creative works in a broad range of media Henniker, N.H. (May 23, 2024) – New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade used their voices …

https://indepthnh.org/2024/05/23/house-tackles-gun-rights-healthcare-and-rights-of-the-undocumented/

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A Minnesota city will rewrite an anti-crime law seen as harming

(Just Now) WEBIn at least 780 cases from 2018 through mid-2023, the city issued weekly reports to landlords sharing details about people's mental health crises and even how some tried …

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/minnesota-city-rewrite-anti-crime-law-harming-mentally-110449143

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Sale of Coliseum won’t fix Oakland’s budget problem

(2 days ago) WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you know someone among the 1 in 5 Americans who have a mental illness, know that your understanding, acceptance and support are …

https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/oakland-coliseum-19475427.php

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