BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5762

SB 5762: 988 crisis hotline

Concerning 988 crisis hotline funding and technology requirements.

Summary

Specifies the expenditures from the 988 Account must be prioritized for funding 988 call centers, and may be used to contract with an entity that provides crisis intervention and follow-up care to LGBTQ youth.
Removes the requirement for the Department of Health and the Health Care Authority to develop technology platforms.
Directs and is subject to appropriation, the Department of Health and the Health Care Authority to provide resources, data, and information to designated 988 contact hubs, regional crisis lines, and behavioral health administrative services organizations for use while responding to calls, texts, and chats; providing intervention follow-up care services; and tracking outcomes.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to 988 crisis hotline funding and technology requirements;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5762)
Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 12, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5762)
Feb 12, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 9, 2026WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5762)
Feb 9, 2026Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5762)
Feb 9, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5762)
Feb 9, 2026Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 9, 2026WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 9, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 18, 2025First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

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