Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

# Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 would expand access to mental health services by allowing patients to receive therapy and psychiatric care remotely from their homes. The bill aims to remove or reduce regulatory barriers that currently limit telemental health services, making it easier for people to connect with mental health professionals through video calls, phone calls, or other digital platforms without traveling to an office. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily benefit patients seeking mental health treatment, particularly those in rural areas with limited access to providers, people with mobility challenges, and those who prefer remote care options.

Mental health professionals and healthcare providers would also be affected, as the bill could expand their patient base and modify how they deliver services. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6817 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Andrea Salinas (D-OR), and additional details about specific provisions are not yet available in public summaries.