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MD HB1049

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Feldmark

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends mandatory funding for the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Grant Program at $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029

  • The program provides grants to local jurisdictions to establish and expand community behavioral health crisis response systems

  • At least one-third of the annual appropriation must be used for competitive grants for mobile crisis teams (requirement in effect since fiscal year 2023)

  • Previous funding levels were $3 million (FY2020), $4 million (FY2021), and $5 million (FY2022-2025)

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Behavioral Health Crisis Response Grant Program - Funding

Governor

Last Action

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/5/2025

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