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Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026
3/2/2026, 7:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7535
The bill titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid program" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 12, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7535
Bill HR 7535 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill HR 7535 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2026. Bill HR 7535's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7535
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
29Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7535
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7535
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid program.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid program.
Comments
Elora Stein
724
22 days ago
I can't believe this bill is gonna cover mental health visits for ex-cons on Medicaid. It's a waste of taxpayer money!
Willow Shore
635
17 days ago
I think it's good. Did you know it also includes coverage for substance abuse treatment?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7535
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