SB 196·AK·senate
An Act establishing a behavioral health crisis services surcharge; establishing the behavioral health crisis services fund; and providing for an effective date.
In CommitteeFiled May 19, 2025
Sponsor: Scott Kawasaki (D)
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(S) Heard & Held
May 5, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a $0.98 per month charge to each wireless phone number and each landline line, which telephone companies must collect and send to a new behavioral health crisis services fund. The fund will support the state’s 988 crisis hotline and related services. Companies may keep the greater of 1% of the collected amount or $150 to cover administration costs.
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