H.R. 6604 · 115th Congress
Mental Health and Public Safety Partnership Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tom MacArthur
- Introduced
- 2018-07-26
- Latest action
- 2018-10-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Mental Health and Public Safety Partnership Act of 2018
This bill establishes a pilot program to promote coordination between community mental health centers and law enforcement agencies.
Specifically, it directs the Department of Justice to award grants for community mental health centers to place social workers with law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the placement is to facilitate coordination on cases with an underlying mental health component.