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Improved Mental Health Access from Emergency Departments Act

This act aims to improve access to follow-on mental health care for individuals presenting to emergency departments with acute mental health episodes. Through grants, hospitals can more quickly transition patients to appropriate facilities, reducing wait times and ensuring better support after a crisis.
Key points
Hospitals with emergency departments can receive grants to streamline the transition of patients with acute mental health issues to follow-on care.
Funds can be used to increase psychiatric bed availability, develop tele-psychiatric support, and improve coordination with other care providers.
The goal is to provide prompt and appropriate support to individuals in mental health crisis, avoiding long waits for help.
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Print number: 117_S_2157
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2157.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals with emergency departments can receive grants to streamline the transition of patients with acute mental health issues to follow-on care.
  • Funds can be used to increase psychiatric bed availability, develop tele-psychiatric support, and improve coordination with other care providers.
  • The goal is to provide prompt and appropriate support to individuals in mental health crisis, avoiding long waits for help.
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 Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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