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Improving Access to Behavioral Health Crisis Care and 988 Lifeline

This act establishes a new office to coordinate behavioral health crisis care and improves the national 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The goal is to make it easier for citizens to access timely help during mental health crises, including for high-risk populations.
Key points
Creation of an office to coordinate behavioral health crisis care efforts.
Improvements to the 988 Lifeline to better reach those in need, including high-risk groups (e.g., LGBTQ+ youth, veterans, minorities).
Support for local crisis centers and community services.
A report to Congress assessing the progress of 988 implementation and service availability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4871
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

988 Coordination and Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4871.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an office to coordinate behavioral health crisis care efforts.
  • Improvements to the 988 Lifeline to better reach those in need, including high-risk groups (e.g., LGBTQ+ youth, veterans, minorities).
  • Support for local crisis centers and community services.
  • A report to Congress assessing the progress of 988 implementation and service availability.
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. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health