H.R. 7535 Introduced Health

Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026

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.

  1. Introduced
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Sponsor Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] Introduced February 12, 2026 Cosponsors 11 (11 D) Latest action February 12, 2026

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  1. Feb 12, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Feb 12, 2026 Introduced in House

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