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KS SB19

KS SB19
House Substitute for SB 19 by Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications - Implementing the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline in Kansas.


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Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
03/02/2021
Passed
05/23/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning public health; relating to the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline; implementing such hotline in Kansas; authorizing the Kansas department for aging and disability services to provide oversight and support to Kansas hotline centers; prescribing hotline center duties for provision of services; duties for telecommunications service providers; establishing the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline fund and transferring moneys annually thereto from the state general fund; 988 coordinating council. 11

AI Summary

This bill implements the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline in Kansas. It authorizes the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) to provide oversight and support to 988 hotline centers, prescribing their duties and responsibilities. The bill establishes the 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline Fund, which will receive annual transfers from the state general fund, to fund the operations of the hotline and associated services. It also creates the 988 Coordinating Council to advise KDADS on the delivery of 988 services and the distribution of funds.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications (House)

Last Action

Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, June 2, 2022 (on 05/23/2022)

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