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Enhanced Support for Mobile Mental Health Crisis Teams

This act aims to improve access to mental health and substance use crisis assistance. States can receive increased financial support to establish mobile intervention teams that provide help outside of hospitals. This is intended to reduce emergency room visits and police involvement in such situations.
Key points
Increased federal funding for states to provide community-based mobile crisis intervention services for mental health and substance use disorders.
These teams will operate outside hospitals, offering 24/7 assistance including assessment, stabilization, and referrals to further care.
The goal is to reduce emergency room visits and law enforcement involvement in mental health crises.
Services are voluntary and provided by trained professionals, operating independently from law enforcement.
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Print number: 117_S_764
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CAHOOTS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_764.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased federal funding for states to provide community-based mobile crisis intervention services for mental health and substance use disorders.
  • These teams will operate outside hospitals, offering 24/7 assistance including assessment, stabilization, and referrals to further care.
  • The goal is to reduce emergency room visits and law enforcement involvement in mental health crises.
  • Services are voluntary and provided by trained professionals, operating independently from law enforcement.
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. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

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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