HB656
Mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards, comparative analyses.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB656)
Chief Patron:
Rodney Willett (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Mental health and substance abuse disorders; network adequacy standards; comparative analyses; report; emergency regulations.
Directs the Department of Health to issue regulations that include quantitative network adequacy standards for timely access to care, travel time, and geographical distance that are at least as stringent as those imposed for qualified health plans and qualified dental plans. The bill amends the definitions of 'mental health services' ... (More) and 'substance abuse services' for the purposes of health insurance coverage. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104547D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/21/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB656)
