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Improved Access to 9-8-8 Crisis Lifeline

This act aims to improve access to the national 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. It ensures calls and messages are routed to the nearest crisis center while protecting caller privacy. Citizens will benefit from faster, more localized help in mental health emergencies.
Key points
Calls and texts to 9-8-8 will be routed to the closest crisis center for faster assistance.
Caller privacy will be protected; precise location will not be revealed.
All mobile phones, including those without active service, will be able to call and text 9-8-8.
Multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) in businesses and institutions must allow direct dialing of 9-8-8, similar to 9-1-1.
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Print number: 118_HR_4974
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4974.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls and texts to 9-8-8 will be routed to the closest crisis center for faster assistance.
  • Caller privacy will be protected; precise location will not be revealed.
  • All mobile phones, including those without active service, will be able to call and text 9-8-8.
  • Multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) in businesses and institutions must allow direct dialing of 9-8-8, similar to 9-1-1.
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. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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