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911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel for Non-Violent Calls.

This act aims to establish programs where selected non-violent 911 calls are handled by trained professionals instead of law enforcement. This initiative seeks to assist individuals experiencing mental health crises, homelessness, or addiction, providing them with appropriate support and referrals to specialized facilities, potentially improving access to care and reducing police involvement in situations where it's not necessary.
Key points
Introduction of programs where 911 calls related to mental health, homelessness, addiction, or other non-violent situations will be responded to by unarmed professionals (e.g., nurses, social workers) instead of law enforcement.
These professionals will be trained in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and connecting individuals to appropriate medical or social service providers, aiming to offer better assistance and reduce emergency room visits or arrests.
The programs will operate independently of law enforcement oversight and are designed to enhance access to support services, while also collecting data on their effectiveness and community impact.
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Print number: 117_HR_1859
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1859.

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 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of programs where 911 calls related to mental health, homelessness, addiction, or other non-violent situations will be responded to by unarmed professionals (e.g., nurses, social workers) instead of law enforcement.
  • These professionals will be trained in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and connecting individuals to appropriate medical or social service providers, aiming to offer better assistance and reduce emergency room visits or arrests.
  • The programs will operate independently of law enforcement oversight and are designed to enhance access to support services, while also collecting data on their effectiveness and community impact.
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. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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