Converts community crisis response team pilot program into permanent program; appropriates $6 million.
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This bill makes the community crisis response team pilot program permanent, providing $6 million in ongoing funding. It allows eligible municipalities and community organizations to establish these teams, which respond to behavioral health crises outside of traditional law enforcement settings. The Attorney General will oversee the grant allocation process, and a Community Crisis Response Advisory Council will provide guidance. The bill also outlines eligibility requirements for participating municipalities and organizations, and mandates an annual report on the program’s progress.
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