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Support for Hospitals to Identify and Treat Suicide Risk Patients

This act aims to improve care for individuals at risk of suicide who visit emergency departments. Hospitals will receive financial support for staff training, procedure development, and hiring specialists to better identify, assess, and refer patients for further treatment. This is intended to enhance safety and access to help for people in crisis.
Key points
Hospitals with emergency departments can apply for grants to improve care for suicide risk patients.
Grants will cover staff training, developing identification and treatment procedures, and coordinating post-discharge care.
Funds can also be used to hire additional specialists (psychiatrists, psychologists) and develop long-term care and telehealth services.
The act seeks to increase the availability and quality of mental health crisis support, potentially saving lives.
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Additional Information
Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1324
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Support for Hospitals to Identify and Treat Suicide Risk Patients

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 1324.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals with emergency departments can apply for grants to improve care for suicide risk patients.
  • Grants will cover staff training, developing identification and treatment procedures, and coordinating post-discharge care.
  • Funds can also be used to hire additional specialists (psychiatrists, psychologists) and develop long-term care and telehealth services.
  • The act seeks to increase the availability and quality of mental health crisis support, potentially saving lives.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2239-2240)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 1324

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