HB4911: Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to provide grants to community mental health centers for the placement of social workers with law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
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This bill creates a pilot program that gives grants to community mental health centers to hire social workers who work alongside police officers. Social workers are trained professionals who help people with mental health, substance abuse, and social problems. The program aims to improve how police handle situations involving mental health crises. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on or moved to for review.
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HB4911: Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Josh Harder
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Josh Gottheimer
Kevin Mullin
William Keating
Zoe Lofgren