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This bill amends the Community Emergency Services and Support Act to refine the provision of mobile mental health services in Illinois, with several key modifications. The bill clarifies that mobile crisis response teams can provide transportation if they are appropriately equipped and staffed, and significantly restricts law enforcement's role in mental health emergencies. In areas where mobile mental health relief providers are available, law enforcement shall not be used to transport individuals for mental health care, except in specific circumstances: when no alternative is available, when the individual requests and law enforcement agrees to transportation, or when the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code permits it. The bill also expands training requirements for mobile mental health relief providers, including new mandates for understanding neurodivergent conditions, recognizing cultural biases, and learning about the involuntary commitment process. Additionally, the bill extends the timeline for full implementation of 9-1-1 PSAP coordination with mental health services to July 1, 2027, with specific milestones for pilot testing, assessment, and phased implementation. The legislation aims to improve mental health emergency responses by prioritizing specialized mental health professionals over law enforcement and ensuring more compassionate, tailored care for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2500&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104