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S.515: Mental Health Justice Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 1, 2021
Bill Summary
Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 This bill creates a grant program for states and local governments to train and dispatch mental health professionals to respond, instead of law enforcement officers, to emergencies that involve people with behavioral health needs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) must manage the program in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ). SAMHSA may cancel grants that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) |