An Act relative to a surcharge on the 988 system
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to add a small surcharge to telephone bills to support the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. The surcharge would generate additional funding to enhance the accessibility and availability of these vital mental health resources. The funds collected would be specifically dedicated to expanding services and improving the overall operation of the 988 system. This aims to increase access to immediate support for individuals in crisis.
Key provisions
- A surcharge will be added to telephone bills.
- The surcharge will be dedicated to funding the 988 system.
- Funds will support the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line.
- The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee.
- A hearing was scheduled and subsequently rescheduled.
- The reporting date for the bill has been extended.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H.5323).
Who is affected
- Telephone users
- Individuals seeking mental health support
- Mental health service providers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new surcharge to fund the 988 system.
- It builds upon similar legislation regarding wireless E911 surcharges (H.2576).
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jack Patrick Lewis
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours