B26-0462

988 Lifeline Support and Sustainability Establishment Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·11/3/25
Tion Text

Establishes a 988 Lifeline and Crisis Services Fund to support behavioral health services in the District of Columbia.

The bill amends the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013 to create the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Services Fund. This fund will support behavioral health crisis response services, including mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization centers, and outreach services. The fund will be financed by a monthly fee on telecommunications services, including wireline, wireless, and VoIP services. The fee is set at $0.76 per exchange access line, $0.62 per Centrex line, and $0.62 per private branch exchange station.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 7

Council

Committee Mark-up of B26-0462

Mar 9

Council

Committee Mark-up of B26-0462

Dec 10, 2025

Council

Public Hearing Held