HB4851: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023 aims to improve how the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline operates and functions. The lifeline is a free service that provides crisis counseling to people in suicidal distress via phone, chat, and text. This bill would make changes to strengthen and better support the lifeline's operations across the country. The legislation was introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced through the legislative process.
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HB4851: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Tony Cardenas
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (57)
Brian Fitzpatrick
Lisa Rochester
Seth Moulton
Doris Matsui
Grace Napolitano