Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Why This Matters
This bill aims to create unarmed mobile crisis response teams that help people in mental health emergencies instead of sending police. It focuses on providing timely support and connecting individuals to necessary services.
If you or someone you know faces a mental health emergency, help could come from trained professionals instead of police.
Who this affects
People experiencing mental health crises · Families
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows the government to give money to states for mobile crisis response programs.
2These programs will send unarmed professionals to handle nonviolent emergency calls.
3They will provide mental health support and connect people to local services.
4The programs will not be overseen by law enforcement agencies.
5Grants can be used for hiring, training, and improving emergency response systems.
