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Mental Health Care Bill Introduced in the Legislature
Legislation removes occupational licensure barriers that stand in the way of Wisconsinites having access to care
WHAT IS IT
This legislation should enjoy bi-partisan support too. The concept is modeled after Emergency Order 16, which was signed by Governor Evers in March of 2020 and allowed for out-of-state mental health providers to practice in Wisconsin. However, since the pandemic is officially over, this emergency order is no longer in effect.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
This bill tackles this problem by increasing access to mental health services without increasing state spending one cent. The solution to problems is not more government spending. In fact, in most cases like this bill, the problem is solved by getting the government out of the way.
WHAT IS NEXT?
In the coming weeks and months, IRG will amplify the voices of Wisconsinites from across the state, bringing awareness to the mental health crisis. IRG will continue to show that healthcare problems can be solved with free market solutions instead of government spending and programs.