Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T14:16:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2502 Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 2:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2502

Bill 119 hr 2502, also known as the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Training Act, aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The purpose of this bill is to authorize a grant program that will provide funding for law enforcement agencies and corrections agencies to receive training in responding to behavioral health crises.

The training provided through this grant program will focus on equipping law enforcement officers and corrections officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle situations involving individuals experiencing mental health crises. This training is crucial in ensuring that officers are able to de-escalate potentially volatile situations and provide appropriate support to individuals in crisis.

In addition to providing behavioral health crisis response training, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the overall response to mental health crises within law enforcement and corrections agencies. Overall, the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Training Act seeks to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement officers and corrections officers in responding to behavioral health crises, ultimately promoting safer and more effective interactions between officers and individuals in crisis.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2502

Bill HR 2502 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2502 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2502's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 31, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2502

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2502

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program for law enforcement agencies and corrections agencies to obtain behavioral health crisis response training for law enforcement officers and corrections officers, and for other purposes.To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program for law enforcement agencies and corrections agencies to obtain behavioral health crisis response training for law enforcement officers and corrections officers, and for other purposes.

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