Why 3/5: While the full impact on health insurance is delayed until 2027, the bill initiates immediate regulatory development and strengthens enforcement mechanisms for mental health parity.
Health insurance carriers will face new requirements for mental health and substance abuse network adequacy and could be fined up to $100,000 for non-compliance with parity laws. These changes aim to improve timely access to mental health and substance abuse care for individuals by ensuring adequate provider networks and stronger enforcement of federal parity laws.
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Senate Conferees: Deeds, Favola, Pillion
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Willett, Gardner, Cherry
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (93-Y 1-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB524ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB524)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 653 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0653)