Assembly Bill 514 targets mental health care improvements in Nevada
June 01, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened on June 1, 2025, to discuss Assembly Bill 514, which aims to enhance mental health care delivery in Nevada. The meeting began with the chair closing the previous bill hearing and transitioning to the presentation of Assembly Bill 514.
David Niante, representing Senate District 10, introduced the bill, highlighting its origins from recommendations made by the Joint Interim Committee on Health and Human Services. He explained that the bill seeks to address gaps in the state's mental health care system, particularly in rehabilitative residential mental health care treatment. Niante noted that the bill allows for Medicaid coverage of such treatments, contingent on federal financial participation.
During the discussion, Niante acknowledged that while some states also lack this type of coverage, the bill is a response to identified needs within Nevada's mental health delivery system. He expressed optimism about the potential impact of the bill on individuals seeking mental health care.
Following Niante's presentation, Sarah Adler from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expressed strong support for the bill, emphasizing its importance for individuals living in unstable conditions. Adler referenced her previous work on a related bill aimed at establishing supportive housing for those with mental illness.
The committee then opened the floor for public testimony. No opposition or neutral testimonies were recorded, and the committee received no calls from the public in support of the bill. After concluding the testimony phase, the chair closed the hearing on Assembly Bill 514, signaling a smooth transition to the next agenda item.
Overall, the meeting underscored a collaborative effort to improve mental health services in Nevada, with Assembly Bill 514 positioned as a significant step forward in addressing critical gaps in care. The committee's next steps will likely involve further discussions and potential revisions before moving forward with the bill.
David Niante, representing Senate District 10, introduced the bill, highlighting its origins from recommendations made by the Joint Interim Committee on Health and Human Services. He explained that the bill seeks to address gaps in the state's mental health care system, particularly in rehabilitative residential mental health care treatment. Niante noted that the bill allows for Medicaid coverage of such treatments, contingent on federal financial participation.
During the discussion, Niante acknowledged that while some states also lack this type of coverage, the bill is a response to identified needs within Nevada's mental health delivery system. He expressed optimism about the potential impact of the bill on individuals seeking mental health care.
Following Niante's presentation, Sarah Adler from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expressed strong support for the bill, emphasizing its importance for individuals living in unstable conditions. Adler referenced her previous work on a related bill aimed at establishing supportive housing for those with mental illness.
The committee then opened the floor for public testimony. No opposition or neutral testimonies were recorded, and the committee received no calls from the public in support of the bill. After concluding the testimony phase, the chair closed the hearing on Assembly Bill 514, signaling a smooth transition to the next agenda item.
Overall, the meeting underscored a collaborative effort to improve mental health services in Nevada, with Assembly Bill 514 positioned as a significant step forward in addressing critical gaps in care. The committee's next steps will likely involve further discussions and potential revisions before moving forward with the bill.
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