Simon Crosier Act

Simon Crosier Act

This bill requires hospitals and other health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to have certain written policies and procedures in place that limit the implementation of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for unemancipated minors in accordance with specified criteria.

Among other provisions, such policies and procedures must (1) require the informed consent of at least one parent and a reasonable attempt to contact the other parent before instituting a DNR order, (2) allow either parent to refuse to consent to a DNR order, and (3) allow a parent to transfer a minor to another facility after being informed of an intent to institute a DNR order.

Bill 118 hr 6344, also known as the Simon Crosier Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The bill is named after Simon Crosier, a young man who tragically lost his life due to a lack of access to proper mental health care.

The main provisions of the Simon Crosier Act include increasing funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs within the criminal justice system, as well as expanding access to these services for individuals who are incarcerated or on probation. The bill also aims to improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, mental health providers, and substance abuse treatment facilities in order to better address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Additionally, the Simon Crosier Act includes measures to provide training for law enforcement officers on how to effectively interact with individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This training is intended to help officers de-escalate situations and connect individuals in crisis with appropriate mental health services. Overall, the Simon Crosier Act seeks to improve the treatment and care of individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues within the criminal justice system, with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism rates and promoting public safety. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in committee.