The legislature passed several bills during the 2013 and 2014 sessions affecting access to mental health services. Below we briefly summarize relevant provisions of some of them. Please note that not all provisions of the acts are included. Complete summaries of 2013 Public Acts are available on OLR’s webpage. Complete summaries of 2014 acts will be available in the coming weeks.
Areas were legislation was passed include:
- Regional Behavioral Health Consultation System for Pediatricians
- Adverse Determinations and Mental Health Insurance Coverage
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Comprehensive Plan for Children’s Services
- Information and Referral Service
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Independent Practice
