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Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3501
Bill 118 hr 3501, also known as the Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023, aims to improve the way law enforcement officers respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide funding for training programs that focus on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health awareness for law enforcement officers.
The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies receiving grant funding must report on the number of officers who have completed the training, as well as any incidents involving individuals with mental health issues. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the training programs in reducing the use of force against individuals with mental health issues.
Overall, the Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023 seeks to improve the way law enforcement officers interact with individuals experiencing mental health crises, with the goal of reducing the use of force and promoting better outcomes for those in need of assistance.
The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies receiving grant funding must report on the number of officers who have completed the training, as well as any incidents involving individuals with mental health issues. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the training programs in reducing the use of force against individuals with mental health issues.
Overall, the Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023 seeks to improve the way law enforcement officers interact with individuals experiencing mental health crises, with the goal of reducing the use of force and promoting better outcomes for those in need of assistance.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3501
Bill HR 3501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3501 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3501's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3501
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3501
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3501
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3501
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