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AL HB389
Bill
Status
4/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rex Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Creates the 988 Crisis System of Care Act requiring the Department of Mental Health to develop, coordinate, and administer Alabama's Crisis System of Care including 988 Crisis Call Centers, mobile crisis services, and crisis centers in accordance with national best practices and SAMHSA guidelines.
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Establishes the Alabama 988 Crisis Care Fund within the State Treasury and creates the 988 Commission comprised of state officials, legislators, and behavioral health representatives to provide oversight of funds and study the Crisis System of Care impact through October 1, 2027.
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Imposes a monthly statewide 988 surcharge on voice communications and wireless (CMRS) connections beginning October 1, 2024, starting at $0.98 per connection with a range of $0.98 to $3.00 as recommended annually by the 988 Commission, with collections managed by the Department of Revenue.
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Requires the Department of Mental Health to provide quarterly reports to the 988 Commission and annual reports to the Governor and legislature detailing call volume, mobile crisis responses, hospital and jail diversions, and budget information.
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Protects communication service providers, certified crisis service providers, and their employees from liability for damages related to 988 calls except in cases of gross negligence or intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct.
Legislative Description
Relating to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; to require the Department of Mental Health to develop, administer, and adopt rules relating to Alabama's Crisis System of Care; to create the Alabama 988 Crisis Care Fund; to provide for the collection and use of a statewide surcharge on certain communication service connections; to create the 988 Commission to provide oversight to the fund; and to protect certain communication service providers from certain liability.
Last Action
Carry Over by House Ways and Means General Fund
5/10/2023