Nevada Homeless Alliance recommended policy changes including eviction‑process reform (diversion, notice, repayment options), statewide behavioral‑health access standards and pairing a new Medicaid medical‑respite benefit (effective July 1, 2027) with state investments in respite infrastructure.

The Delaware Senate approved Senate Bill 22 on third reading May 12, expanding mental-health parity protections—covering conditions such as PTSD and eating disorders, limiting disruptive prior-authorization practices, and aiming to preserve state-level protections amid federal uncertainty.

CalPERS discusses improving access to behavioral health treatment and chronic disease impact.

Colorado amends laws to improve access to crisis hotlines and recovery residence support.

The House Health & Welfare Committee on April 29 reported most health bills favorable — from telehealth and opioid‑treatment changes to a new LDH nutrition office — and voluntarily deferred a contentious naturopathic licensing bill and a hospital price‑transparency enforcement substitute for more work.

A presenter introduced AIRS, a private behavioral‑health triage program for students 12 and older that the presenter said is offered at no cost to the district, reports high participation and routes high‑acuity students to same‑day interventions; board members asked about integration with school staff and funding.

Public commenters including the California Association of Public Hospitals, the American Telemedicine Association and Health Access California urged the committee to close telehealth gaps: modernize data, expand licensure/registration options, and maintain coverage for behavioral‑health and reproductive services.

Grant enhances suicide prevention and community access to behavioral health services in Pleasant Prairie.

House Bill 2658 would require health carriers to annually report standardized coverage and access data for behavioral health services to the Insurance Commissioner for public posting; supporters said transparency will reveal gaps, while insurers warned it duplicates upcoming parity implementation and could be misinterpreted.

The Senate adopted multiple bills by voice and recorded votes on April 13, including bills on childcare provider licensing, department housekeeping matters, and dealer regulation. Listed are principal bills and reported vote tallies where recorded in the transcript.

Burke County secures $6.25 million in grants to enhance mental health and recovery services.

MassHealth enhances access to behavioral health services for the criminal justice population statewide.

County Department of Homeless Services and Housing reported that outreach teams enrolled 771 unique individuals Jan–Jun, delivered about 31,000 services and helped 203 people move out of unsheltered homelessness; behavioral health referrals showed improved linkage rates.

DPH budget director discusses funding for expanded case management in mental health services.

DMHC fines Kaiser for ongoing mental health service failures and introduces AB 1429 for better care.

Challenges in Medi Cal certification for peer support specialists are highlighted by Cal Voices.

California launches wellness coach program to address youth mental health challenges and workforce gaps.

A health department representative presented a Tri-County Community Health Improvement Plan that prioritizes reducing youth food insecurity, improving behavioral health navigation, and decreasing youth suicidal ideation; presenters cited over 2,000 respondents and offered local statistics such as about 14% youth food insecurity and about 30% of adults reporting mental-health issues in the past year.

Maryland's budget includes new funding for Medicaid and children's health initiatives.

Lawmakers amended and advanced HB 352 to allow medically necessary behavioral‑health therapy during the school day for students with autism and other needs. School leaders and special‑education officials warned the panel about possible conflicts with IEPs and increased due‑process complaints; sponsors agreed to work with the Department of Education on dispute procedures before floor consideration.