HR 1859 · 117th Congress · Health

911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-11· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2021-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2021 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.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]TX
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]VA
Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]CA
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]IL