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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Passed
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2021
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0248.html |
| BillText | http://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/hbillenr/HB0248.pdf |
| Senate Floor Amendment 2 | http://le.utah.gov/~2021/pamend/hb0248.sfap.02.pdf |
| Senate Floor Amendment 2 | http://le.utah.gov/~2021/pamend/hb0248.sfa.02.pdf |
| BillText | http://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/hbillamd/HB0248.pdf |
| House Committee Amendment 1 | http://le.utah.gov/~2021/pamend/hb0248.hca.01.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HB0248 | http://le.utah.gov/lfa/fnotes/2021/HB0248.fn.pdf |
| Agency Perf Note HB0248 | http://le.utah.gov/lfa/fnotes/2021/HB0248.pna.pdf |
| BillText | http://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/hbillint/HB0248.pdf |
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