Mental Health and Law Enforcement Data Bill

Official: Public Safety and Mental Health Reporting Act

IntroducedMay 29, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill aims to gather important information about how law enforcement interacts with people who have mental illnesses. It helps ensure that these interactions are understood and can improve public safety and mental health support.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, this bill could lead to better understanding and support in law enforcement situations.

Affects: People with mental illnesses who interact with law enforcement officers.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires the Attorney General to collect data on law enforcement interactions with people with mental illness each year. 2. The Attorney General will work with health officials to set guidelines for gathering this data. 3. The collected data will be used only for research and will not identify individuals involved. 4. An annual summary of the data will be published and shared with Congress and the public. 5. Funding will be authorized for this data collection from 2026 to 2036.

Who is affected?

People with mental illnesses who interact with law enforcement officers.