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Enhanced Support for 988 Crisis Lifeline and Mental Health Centers

This act increases funding and expands the capabilities of the national 988 mental health crisis lifeline and local support centers. The goal is to provide faster and easier access to help for individuals in need, including free calls from pre-paid phones and improved outreach to at-risk groups.
Key points
Increased funding for the 988 lifeline to $50 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026, providing more resources for assistance.
Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from pre-paid phones will be free and will not deduct minutes.
All 988 calls will be routed to local crisis centers, ensuring help is available close to home.
The act mandates data collection on disparities in access to help, aiming to better support diverse communities.
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Print number: 117_S_2488
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2488.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for the 988 lifeline to $50 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026, providing more resources for assistance.
  • Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from pre-paid phones will be free and will not deduct minutes.
  • All 988 calls will be routed to local crisis centers, ensuring help is available close to home.
  • The act mandates data collection on disparities in access to help, aiming to better support diverse communities.
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. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

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 2026-01-02.

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