MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS

Summary

The bill changes state law so that public‑safety answering points must screen certain 9‑1‑1 calls for signs of a behavioral health crisis, follow approved protocols, and route callers to mental‑health responders instead of police when appropriate. It also expands the Illinois State Police Academy’s curriculum to include crisis‑intervention, trauma‑informed, and other specialized training related to mental‑health and vulnerable populations. The goal is to improve emergency response for people in crisis and reduce unnecessary law‑enforcement involvement.

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