State Senator Robert Peters advanced legislation that would improve mental health emergency responses through the Senate Friday.
In July of 2020, the federal government laid the groundworks for 988 to become the new easy-to-remember number to call in the event of a mental health emergency, working similar to 911. House Bill 2784 would require local governments to coordinate 911 and 988 services, with the goal of diverting people with mental or behavioral health needs toward community care and away from incarceration or improper hospitalization.
The measure passed the Senate with no opposition and will now be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence with the Senate amendment.
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