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HI SB987

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2023-2024 to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities regarding emergency examination, hospitalization, and assisted community treatment for individuals in mental health crises.

  • Addresses the gap between existing state policies on mental health intervention and their incomplete implementation by providing comprehensive community education and training across multiple professional disciplines.

  • Aims to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing severe mental health crises, including those experiencing homelessness, by ensuring stakeholders have aligned understanding of relevant state laws, policies, and procedures.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2023.

  • Specific appropriation amount is blank in the bill text.

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2023
Health and Human Services1/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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