IL HB2784

Establishes the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (also known as the Stephon Edward Watts Act) requiring coordination between 9-1-1 systems and the 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline to provide mobile mental and behavioral health emergency response services

Prohibits dispatching law enforcement to respond to mental or behavioral health emergencies unless the individual is involved in a suspected criminal violation or presents a threat of physical injury, when mental health responders are available

Requires mobile response services to divert individuals from hospitalization or incarceration when possible, provide on-site care options, offer referrals to community services, and transport individuals to the least restrictive appropriate setting

Creates a Statewide Advisory Committee and Regional Advisory Committees to oversee coordination between 9-1-1 and 9-8-8 systems, set maximum response times, establish protocols, and collect data on system performance

Mandates responder training in de-escalation techniques, local community services, and respectful interaction with people experiencing mental health crises, with training provided by individuals with lived experience when available