Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 17, 2020Health
H.R. 8767
911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 17, 2020)
911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2020
This bill authorizes grants to dispatch unarmed, specialized health care or social service providers to respond to nonviolent 9–1–1 calls instead of law enforcement officers. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award grants to states and other jurisdictions for this purpose.
What just happenedNov 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9](D-WA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2020
- Nov 17, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 17, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House