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H7946Introduced in the House

Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.

Introduced

Introduced by Teresa Tanzi, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT - Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.

Where it stands

Committee recommends passage

June 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

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