PRINTER'SH2533B3560A05792 AJB:EJH 10/01/24 #90 A05792 AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO.

35602533 THESponsor: GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.

2533REPRESENTATIVE 2024WARREN INTRODUCEDPrinter's BYNo. PROBST, KHAN, HILL-EVANS, SANCHEZ, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, BOROWSKI, HADDOCK, MADDEN, GALLAGHER, DALEY, WEBSTER, FREEMAN, KENYATTA, ROZZI, GIRAL, McANDREW AND STEELE, AUGUST 12, 2024 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES, AUGUST 12, 2024 AN ACT Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for mental health crisis response;

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SectionAmend 1.Bill, page 3, line 5, by inserting after "environments" , and groups that provide services and support to non- English speakers Amend Bill, page 3, lines 10 and 11, by striking out all of said lines Amend Bill, page 3, lines 22 and 23, by striking out "in a manner that is culturally" in line 22 and all of line 23 and inserting to ensure effective communication with the diverse populations and cultures across this Commonwealth.

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53A01.(a) Initial report.--Within 180 days of the effective date of this subsection, the department shall submit a report to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Human Services Committee of the House of Representatives.

Definitions.The department shall ensure that the report, at a minimum, includes all of the following:

53A02.(1) A comprehensive review of the department's efforts to raise awareness of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, detailing activities, key metrics utilized and budget allocations and expenditures.

(2) A performance summary, including call volume data 2024/90AJB/HB2533A05792 - 1 - and the usage of the 988 publicsuicide educationand campaign.crisis lifeline chat and text functions, key findings, recommendations and any preliminary or final reports generated from efforts to raise awareness of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline.

§(3) 53A01.Information on 988 suicide and crisis lifeline operations, including a breakdown of calls received, in-State answer rates, services provided to callers and the percentage of calls requiring crisis intervention.

Definitions.(4) Insights or recommendations from the consultations specified under section 53A02(b) (relating to 988 public education campaign).

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§ 53A02.

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(a) Implementation.--No later than 180 days after the effective date of this subsection, the department shall implement a campaign to increase public understanding and engagement with the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline in this Commonwealth to:

(1) Promote awareness of 988 services and other local helplines and resources to support individuals during a mental health crisis.

(2) Encourage the appropriate use of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline as an alternative to the 911 system.

(3) Provide information about suicide prevention measures and the warning signs of suicide.

(b) Consultation.--To administer the campaign and ensure that the messages of the campaign are effectively tailored, the department shall consult with the following:

20240HB2533PN3560 - 2 - (1) The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

(2) 988 crisis call centers in this Commonwealth.

(3) Advocacy groups focused on suicide prevention, including organizations that address the unique challenges of suicide prevention in both rural and urban environments.

(4) Crisis counselors and other mental health professionals specializing in suicide prevention.

(5) Individuals with lived experiences of mental health or substance use crisis.

(6) Advocacy groups that support immigrants and non- English speakers.

(c) Materials and resources.-- (1) To administer the campaign, the department:

(i) Shall utilize a variety of materials and resources, including print media, social media graphics, posters and displays, which shall be:

(A) Posted on the publicly accessible Internet website of the department.

(B) Designed to be mobile-friendly.

(C) Available in multiple languages, as deemed necessary by the department.

(D) Designed in a manner that is culturally responsive.