IL HB5377

Amends the Community Emergency Services and Support Act to establish state prohibitions on law enforcement response to mental and behavioral health emergencies where mobile mental health relief providers are available for dispatch, except when the individual is involved in criminal activity or presents a physical threat to self or others.

Prohibits mobile mental health relief providers from assisting in involuntary commitments beyond reporting concerns to dispatching entities or law enforcement, providing witness statements, and fulfilling professional ethical or legal reporting obligations.

Restricts use of law enforcement for transportation to mental or behavioral health care services in areas where mobile mental health relief providers are available, unless requested by those providers or no alternative exists.

Establishes that Regional Advisory Committees and subregional committees must design local protocols for 9-1-1 coordination with mobile mental health services, set maximum response times, report data monthly, and convene at least every 2 years to review policies.

Delays implementation of most prohibitions until July 1, 2025, or when three conditions are met: statewide protocol adjustments are negotiated, regional coordination processes are designed, and mobile mental health services are available in the jurisdiction.