Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8767
116th Congress(2019-2020)
911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 17, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Nov 17, 2020
Latest Action
Nov 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8767
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
November 17, 2020
Actions (2)
11/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:16 PM