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Home-Based Telemental Health Support for Rural Areas and Farmers

This act aims to increase access to mental health and substance use services for residents in rural areas and individuals working in farming, fishing, and forestry. Through a grant program, psychological and psychiatric help will be available remotely, directly in patients' homes, making it easier for them to receive necessary support.
Key points
Facilitating access to mental health and substance use professionals for rural residents and agricultural workers.
Enabling remote psychological and psychiatric help from the comfort of one's home, eliminating travel needs.
Funding infrastructure, including internet access and devices, to support telemental health services.
Allocating up to $10 million annually for the program from 2025 through 2029.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1056
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2025-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1056.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitating access to mental health and substance use professionals for rural residents and agricultural workers.
  • Enabling remote psychological and psychiatric help from the comfort of one's home, eliminating travel needs.
  • Funding infrastructure, including internet access and devices, to support telemental health services.
  • Allocating up to $10 million annually for the program from 2025 through 2029.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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