MS HB732

Creates the Study Commission on the 9-8-8 Comprehensive Behavioral Health Crisis Response System to assess statewide crisis services and develop recommendations for removing barriers, ensuring consistent service delivery, and establishing sustainable funding through Medicaid, federal, state, or other sources

Authorizes the State Department of Mental Health to designate 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers that must meet National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) standards, deploy mobile crisis response teams, and use interoperable technology including chat and text

Commission membership includes 13 representatives from state agencies and organizations including the Department of Mental Health, Department of Health, Medicaid, Public Safety, Emergency Management, law enforcement associations, and legislative committee chairs

Requires the commission to meet within 60 days of the act's effective date, convene at least twice per year, and submit a written report with findings and proposed legislation to the Legislature and Governor by November 1, 2023

Commission dissolves upon presentation of its report; members receive no compensation for their service