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Improving Mental Health Access After Emergency Department Visits

This act aims to improve access to follow-up 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 continuity of care. Citizens will benefit from faster access to specialized help after a mental health crisis.
Key points
Hospitals will receive grants to streamline the transfer of patients with acute mental health crises to follow-up care.
Funds can be used to increase psychiatric bed capacity, implement tele-psychiatric support, or create specialized emergency psychiatric units.
The goal is to ensure prompt and appropriate treatment after an acute mental health episode, improving patients' quality of life.
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Print number: 118_HR_5414
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2023-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5414.

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 2023-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals will receive grants to streamline the transfer of patients with acute mental health crises to follow-up care.
  • Funds can be used to increase psychiatric bed capacity, implement tele-psychiatric support, or create specialized emergency psychiatric units.
  • The goal is to ensure prompt and appropriate treatment after an acute mental health episode, improving patients' quality of life.
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. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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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