E2SSB 6251 — Coordinating regional behavioral crisis response services.

What this bill does

Authorizes behavioral health administrative service organizations (BHASOs) to develop protocols for optimizing crisis response in the regional service area, which must be submitted to the Health Care Authority. Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to seek recommendations from BHASOs to determine which 988 contact hubs best meet regional needs and authorizes BHASOs to recommend 988 contact hubs. Requires 988 contact hubs to enter data-sharing agreements with regional crisis lines that include real-time information sharing. Modifies the circumstances in which the DOH must revoke a 988 contact hub's designation.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 1, 2024
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 5, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 9, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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