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Georgia’s new mental health law takes effect, but many …

(5 days ago) WEBThis month marks the beginning of Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act and a major overhaul of the state’s mental health care system. The House Speaker David Ralston-backed HB 1013 is designed to expand access to affordable mental health …

https://www.wabe.org/georgias-new-mental-health-law-takes-effect/

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GEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) As SIGNED …

(3 days ago) WEBGEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) AS SIGNED INTO LAW ON APRIL 4, 2022 Sec. 4-2 Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Funds for Mental Health Courts …

https://www.resilientga.org/_files/ugd/43685b_693ae55e3ebb4f93802756eaec5cbc93.pdf?index=true

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1 year later, Georgia's Mental Health Parity Act is …

(3 days ago) WEBLISTEN: Georgia passed the Mental Health Parity Act in 2022, promising a stronger social safety net for people with acute — and sometimes dangerous — mental health issues but may lack health …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/06/21/1-year-later-georgias-mental-health-parity-act-providing-framework-for-change

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Georgia House mental health omnibus bill focuses on …

(9 days ago) WEBLawmakers in Georgia are expected to introduce an omnibus mental health bill at the steps of the Capitol at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. House Speaker David Ralston will …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/01/25/georgia-house-mental-health-omnibus-bill-focuses-on-equal-access-care-for

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2022 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health - Justia Law

(1 days ago) WEBJustia › US Law › US Codes and Statutes › Georgia Code › 2022 Georgia Code 2020 2019 2018 Other previous versions. 2022 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health. …

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-37/

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Gov. Kemp Provides Remarks and Signs Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and their three daughters, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-04-04/gov-kemp-provides-remarks-and-signs-mental-health-parity-act

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Georgia legislature passes sweeping mental health reform …

(3 days ago) WEBGeorgia lawmakers passed sweeping changes to the state’s flagging mental health care system Wednesday after reaching Senate-House agreement on …

https://www.wabe.org/georgia-legislature-passes-sweeping-mental-health-reform-bill/

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Blog With New Law, 2022 is the Year for Mental Health …

(7 days ago) WEBApril 7, 2022. By Eve H. Byrd, Director, Carter Center Mental Health Program. During the 2022 state legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly voted unanimously to …

https://www.cartercenter.org/news/features/blogs/2022/with-new-law-2022-is-the-year-for-mental-health-in-georgia.html

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How Georgia’s new mental health law works - The Atlanta …

(6 days ago) WEBProponents of the new mental health law say it signifies a sweeping change for Georgia, a state that has traditionally received very low marks for its mental health …

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/how-georgias-new-mental-health-law-works/BM47U2UTG5F7PLPD335APKFB5M/

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Georgia House leaders promise more action on mental health

(4 days ago) WEBGeorgia House leaders promise more action on mental health. February 22, 2023 9:15 AM. By: Associated Press. Georgia state Rep. Todd Jones, R-Cumming, …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/02/22/georgia-house-leaders-promise-more-action-on-mental-health

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The Mental Health Parity Act – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(1 days ago) WEBGeorgia lawmakers are currently debating a bill that could resolve some of these problems. It's called the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act. Here is a fact sheet about the bill. The …

https://healthyfuturega.org/mentalhealth/

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Georgia Senate unveils new mental health bill at late hour

(4 days ago) WEBGeorgia Senate unveils new mental health bill at late hour. By Jeff Amy. ATLANTA (AP) — An effort to make more changes to Georgia’s mental health system could stall in the …

https://apnews.com/article/georgia-mental-health-house-senate-d28f00bdb0b5d2a6f61e4de7db297f51

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GA politics: What to know about the Georgia Mental Health Parity …

(8 days ago) WEBSavannah Morning News. 0:00. 4:29. Georgia ranks 48th in the country in access to mental health care, but state legislators hope to improve this defining issue …

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/lifestyle/2022/05/16/georgia-politics-what-know-mental-health-parity-act/9729340002/

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Bipartisan bill to expand mental health services left on Georgia

(6 days ago) WEBOnly a small portion of Georgia’s bipartisan mental health bill survived the 2023 legislative politicking. Advocates and proponents of improved access to behavioral …

https://georgiarecorder.com/2023/03/30/bipartisan-bill-to-expand-mental-health-services-left-on-georgia-legislatures-cutting-room-floor/

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Georgia’s 2023 mental health bill on the ropes - The Atlanta …

(2 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 520, legislation that would follow up on a mental health overhaul that the Georgia General Assembly approved last year, has been ensnared in …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgias-2023-mental-health-bill-on-the-ropes/MHOP74SYUNGCDMPVL2CV335NTE/

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22 LC 33 8939 House Bill 1013 - Georgia General Assembly

(5 days ago) WEB1 To amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2 relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and …

https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/203990

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Georgia mental health forum highlights need for new advocates

(Just Now) WEBAt the 28th annual event, leaders from across the state acknowledged major changes and shortcomings in mental health support in Georgia. The push takes on a …

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/georgia-mental-health-forum-highlights-need-new-advocates/

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Mental Health Initiatives - Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

(4 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 1013, passed and signed into law in 2022, expanded OHSC's role in overseeing the coordination of mental health policy and behavioral health services across state …

https://opb.georgia.gov/ohsc/mental-health-initiatives

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Adult Mental Health Community Services Georgia Department of

(7 days ago) WEBAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) (DCS), and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN). Transition Services Enhanced transition services are …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults/adult-mental-health-community-services

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MATCH Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and …

(2 days ago) WEBMATCH. MATCH (Multi-Agency Treatment Team) In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature passed House Bill 1013, “The Mental Health Parity Act”. Included in this legislation …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-children-young-adults-and-families/match

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Mental Health for Adults Georgia Department of Behavioral …

(8 days ago) WEBMental Health for Adults. DBHDD and its network of community providers is here to help adults in Georgia access services that support their individual recovery goals, including …

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-dbhdd/be-supported/mental-health-adults

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation for a Healthier Georgia

(4 days ago) WEBAtlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed seven bills designed to benefit patients in Georgia and strengthen the state's healthcare system.The …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-05-06/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-healthier-georgia

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Lucy McBath supports mental health legislation for new moms, …

(2 days ago) WEBGeorgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath joined fellow lawmakers to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health support for pregnant women and new …

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-pregnant-women-new-moms-mental-health-act

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Gov. Kemp Signs FY25 Budget to Invest in Education, Public Safety

(2 days ago) WEBAtlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, constitutional officers, members of …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-07/gov-kemp-signs-fy25-budget-invest-education-public-safety-healthcare-and

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Lucy McBath supports mental health legislation for new moms

(4 days ago) WEBGeorgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath joined fellow lawmakers to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health support for pregnant women and new …

https://www.aol.com/news/lucy-mcbath-supports-mental-health-233020855.html

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - WLBT

(9 days ago) WEBLaw enforcement told lawmakers in a November 2022 hearing that they have become the default mental health facility in a lot of counties around the state. …

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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$66 billion state budget being signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp

(2 days ago) WEBATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia’s public school teachers and state employees will be getting a pay raise soon, as Gov. Brian Kemp will sign a new, …

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/05/07/gov-brian-kemp-signing-budget-with-big-pay-raises-tuesday/

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Text - S.4312 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to establish a

(6 days ago) WEBText: S.4312 — 118th Congress (2023-2024) All Information (Except Text) As of 05/10/2024 text has not been received for S.4312 - A bill to establish a United States …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4312/text

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Georgia governor signs election changes into law - NBC News

(2 days ago) WEBThe bill Kemp signed into law — SB 189 — lists death, evidence of voting or registering in another jurisdiction, a tax exemption indicating a primary residence …

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/georgia-governor-brian-kemp-signs-new-election-changes-law-rcna151180

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DeSantis says he’s ‘restoring sanity’ by erasing climate - Grist

(8 days ago) WEBThe measure, which goes into effect July 1, will remove eight references to climate change from the state’s laws, leaving seven intact. It swaps language in a 2008 …

https://grist.org/politics/desantis-signs-florida-law-removing-climate-change/

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