Mental Health Justice Act of 2023

House Bill 6451 - Mental Health Justice Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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

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Current Status of Bill HR 6451

Bill HR 6451 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2023. Bill HR 6451 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2023. Bill HR 6451's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 24, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6451

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6451

Mental Health Justice Act of 2023

To 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.