OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5706.
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 2025-10-08.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Financial support for creating crisis response teams composed of mental health professionals and paramedics.
- Integration of these teams into 911 and 988 dispatch systems to ensure rapid and appropriate assistance.
- Community education on alternatives to police-led crisis response, reducing reliance on law enforcement.
- Enabling police to transfer individuals in mental health crisis to emergency medical services for transport to mental health facilities.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.
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.