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2014 SESSION

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HB 1222 First responders; mental health education and training.

Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Mental health information and training for first responders and others. Provides that the Secretary of Public Safety and the Secretary of Health and Human Resources shall encourage the dissemination of information about specialized training in evidence-based strategies to prevent and minimize mental health crises in all jurisdictions. The information shall be disseminated to law-enforcement personnel, other first responders, hospital emergency department personnel, school personnel, and other interested parties.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Mental health information and training for first responders. Provides that the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall encourage the dissemination of information about and provision of training in the implementation of evidence-based strategies to prevent and minimize mental health crises for first responders. The Department shall also disseminate information and provide training that addresses the signs and symptoms of mental illness and ways law-enforcement personnel, emergency medical services personnel, and other first responders can assist individuals experiencing mental health crises.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Mental health education and training for first responders. Directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to develop and implement a program of education and training for local law-enforcement personnel, emergency medical services personnel, and other first responders that addresses the signs and symptoms of mental illness and ways law-enforcement personnel, emergency medical services personnel, and other first responders can assist individuals experiencing mental health crises.