Mental Health Justice Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-01-26T08:15:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6451 Mental Health Justice Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/26/2024, 8:15 AM

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Congress

118

Number

HR - 6451

Introduced on

2023-11-17

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

11/17/2023

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and political subdivisions thereof to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness or an intellectual or developmental disability, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Health

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Latest Action11/24/2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.