H8177Introduced in the House
Establishes a fund and the operations necessary for a hotline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis management. Also instates a monthly surcharge on telephone lines to fund the 988 call center.
Introduced by Maryann Shallcross-Smith, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT - Establishes a fund and the operations necessary for a hotline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis management. Also instates a monthly surcharge on telephone lines to fund the 988 call center.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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