Mental Health and Public Safety Partnership Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 26, 2018)
Mental Health and Public Safety Partnership Act of 2018
This bill establishes a pilot program to promote coordination between community mental health centers and law enforcement agencies.
Specifically, it directs the Department of Justice to award grants for community mental health centers to place social workers with law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the placement is to facilitate coordination on cases with an underlying mental health component.
What just happenedOct 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 26, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House