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Mental Health Crisis Response: Funding Health-Centered Emergency Alternatives.

This Act establishes a grant program to help communities shift their emergency response for behavioral health crises from law enforcement to health-centered strategies. The goal is to integrate mental health professionals into 911 systems and improve routing to the 988 crisis hotline. This change aims to ensure individuals experiencing a mental health emergency receive appropriate and timely care, potentially reducing reliance on police intervention.
Key points
Grants support embedding mental health professionals directly into 911 dispatch and call triage systems.
Funding allows for alternative routing of 911 calls directly to the 988 national mental health crisis hotline.
The law does not mandate removing law enforcement but focuses on expanding health-based response options.
Recipient jurisdictions must report annually on response time and the use of force during incidents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5725
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2025-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5725.

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:

  • Grants support embedding mental health professionals directly into 911 dispatch and call triage systems.
  • Funding allows for alternative routing of 911 calls directly to the 988 national mental health crisis hotline.
  • The law does not mandate removing law enforcement but focuses on expanding health-based response options.
  • Recipient jurisdictions must report annually on response time and the use of force during incidents.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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