Revise laws related to prior authorization for time-sensitive mental health medications

Bill LC 3268 aimed to revise prior authorization requirements for time-sensitive mental health medications, which are drugs needing prompt administration to effectively treat acute conditions like severe anxiety or psychosis. The proposed changes would have required insurance companies to expedite approval processes for these medications, directly affecting patients seeking urgent mental health care and healthcare providers managing treatment access. Key provisions included setting clear time limits for insurers to approve such medications and reducing administrative barriers that caused delays in treatment. However, the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, as it was marked "Draft Died in Process" on May 27, 2025.