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UT HB0248

UT HB0248
Mental Health Support Program for First Responders


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Introduced
01/27/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
02/16/2021
Passed
03/15/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2021

Introduced Session

2021 General Session

Bill Summary

This bill relates to mental health resources for first responders.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a mental health resources grant program for first responders in Utah. The bill defines "first responders" to include law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, dispatchers, and correctional officers. The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will issue a request for proposals and award grants to first responder agencies to provide mental health assessments, outpatient treatment, and peer support services to their employees. The bill also appropriates $500,000 in one-time funding for the grant program, which is set to expire on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/16/2021)

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