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SB25-236

Consolidation of Crisis Response Services

Concerning the consolidation of the Colorado crisis hotline and the 988 crisis hotline enterprise, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Human Services
Bill Summary

Joint Budget Committee. Under current law, the 988 crisis hotline and the telephone crisis service that is part of the behavioral health crisis response system operate as 2 separate services. The bill consolidates the telephone crisis service with the 988 crisis hotline. This ensures that callers who call the telephone crisis service will be routed to the 988 crisis hotline.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. J. Bridges
Rep. E. Sirota, Rep. R. Taggart

Sponsor

Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Rep. S. Bird

Co-sponsor

Upcoming Schedule

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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