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Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7535| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Valerie P. Foushee

Valerie P. Foushee

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (11)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance mental health support for certain previously incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid program. It mandates that state Medicaid plans provide coverage for 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for eligible individuals. This specific coverage applies to those enrolled in Medicaid who are under judicial home confinement and were immediately prior incarcerated in a public institution. The provision aims to ensure access to crucial mental health services throughout their period of home confinement, with the amendments taking effect for individuals released on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7535| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance mental health support for certain previously incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid program. It mandates that state Medicaid plans provide coverage for 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for eligible individuals. This specific coverage applies to those enrolled in Medicaid who are under judicial home confinement and were immediately prior incarcerated in a public institution. The provision aims to ensure access to crucial mental health services throughout their period of home confinement, with the amendments taking effect for individuals released on or after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Valerie P. Foushee

Valerie P. Foushee

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (11)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted