MA S1274

Bill

To better coordinate suicide prevention services, behavioral health crisis care, and emergency services through 988 implementation

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
09/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to better coordinate suicide prevention services, behavioral health crisis care, and emergency services through 988 implementation. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to better coordinate suicide prevention services, behavioral health crisis care, and emergency services through the implementation of the 988 crisis hotline. Key provisions include: 1. Designating a 988 crisis hotline center(s) that must meet certain operational and clinical standards, utilize interoperable technology, and collaborate with community behavioral health centers and other providers. 2. Establishing a Behavioral Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Trust Fund financed by a statewide 988 fee on residents with commercial mobile or IP-enabled voice services. This fund will support the creation, operation, and maintenance of the 988 system, including staffing, training, service provision, and coordination with 911 and other partners. 3. Creating a 988 Commission to oversee the planning and implementation of the 988 system, comprised of representatives from various state agencies, service providers, and community stakeholders. The bill seeks to improve crisis response and care coordination, promote community-based solutions, and ensure access to linguistically and culturally competent services for high-risk and specialized populations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Julian Cyr (D)*, Jo Comerford (D), Mike Connolly (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Paul Feeney (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Susan Moran (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Erika Uyterhoeven (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 09/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1274

(16 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1274
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1274.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1637	Relative to the exposure of public safety officials to the AIDS virus	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H1640	Relative to preventing suicide	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H2081	To better coordinate suicide prevention services, behavioral health crisis care and emergency services through 988 implementation	No further action taken	Similar To
H2120	Relative to mental health needs and suicide prevention	Accompanied a study order, see H5194	Similar To
H2712	Relative to public safety employee death benefits	Accompanied a study order, see H4960	Similar To
S1266	Supporting student mental health	Accompanied a study order, see S2919	Similar To
S1303	Relative to establishing a model school policy on suicide prevention	Accompanied a study order, see S2977	Similar To
S1524	Relative to public safety and public health worker protections	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S1573	Relative to the Commonwealth's obligation to preserve public safety for all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied H2418	Similar To
S1582	To provide automated external defibrillators in all public safety vehicles	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1601	Establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program	Accompanied a new draft, see S2971	Similar To
S1611	Establishing local emergency management agencies	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1612	Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1621	Relative to emergency hazard health duty	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2166	Relative to ensuring gas safety and consumer fairness	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2436	Relative to public safety and transparency by transportation network companies	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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