Establishes a grant program for non-law enforcement emergency response services in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a grant program for nonprofit community-based organizations to provide non-law enforcement emergency response services. It aims to reduce the demand for law enforcement in non-emergency situations, focusing on mental, physical, and behavioral health outcomes. Grant funds cannot be used by law enforcement agencies. The program includes criteria for grant eligibility, evaluation, and reporting requirements. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services will oversee the program, with a board of community-based stakeholders making grant decisions.

Establishes a grant program for non-law enforcement emergency response services in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a grant program for nonprofit community-based organizations to provide non-law enforcement emergency response services. It aims to reduce the demand for law enforcement in non-emergency situations, focusing on mental, physical, and behavioral health outcomes. Grant funds cannot be used by law enforcement agencies. The program includes criteria for grant eligibility, evaluation, and reporting requirements. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services will oversee the program, with a board of community-based stakeholders making grant decisions.