SB3798Introduced in the Senate
MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS
Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. In provisions amending the Emergency Telephone System Act, provides that the Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator shall, with input from the Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board, relevant stakeholders, and subject matter experts, adopt rules to implement the requirement that the Board consult with the Department of Human Services to ensure PSAP compliance with the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. In provisions amending the Community Emergency Services and Support Act, defines "emergency dispatch protocol" as a nationally recognized protocol established under the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act approved by the local medical director in coordination with the local PSAP and appropriate local responders. Provides that Mobile Crisis Response and 9-8-8 are both around-the-clock crisis services that must be considered alongside other crisis resources when initially screening an individual contacting a 9-1-1 PSAP. Provides that, when indicated, 9-1-1 PSAPs shall open and use relevant emergency dispatch protocol to ensure all individuals contacting a 9-1-1 PSAP when a behavioral health crisis is indicated have access to a non-law enforcement, behavioral health response. Removes provisions providing that 9-1-1 PSAPs shall screen specific types of law enforcement calls and follow approved protocols and processes. Removes provisions providing that 9-1-1 PSAPs shall open and follow the emergency dispatch protocol at the start of all emergency calls when appropriate to ensure the protocols are used and applied consistently and uniformly and to ensure that information related to behavioral health emergency calls is available for data collection and can be used to determine which calls should be referred for a behavioral health response. Removes provisions authorizing rulemaking by the Department. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0828
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Postponed - Health and Human Services
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 28, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 009-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Guzman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Human Services Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 25, 2026
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Robert Peters
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Robert Peters
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Health and Human Services
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 009-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0828
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