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S 8562 In Committee

Establishes the "Mariah N. Lacey-Reid Law" which aids designated hotline centers in developing protocols for terminating calls to the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline

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Develops protocols that designated hotline centers play calming music while callers are on hold, regular "comfort" messages, and if necessary, the hotline center shall provide additional messaging to encourage the caller to stay on the line.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Nov 3, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low