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Senate advances bill to prepare Utah for 988 crisis line; seeks Medicaid waivers and phased funding
Summary
Senators heard extended remarks on Senate Bill 155, which creates funding structures and governance changes to prepare for the 988 behavioral-crisis line. Sponsor emphasized phone‑based stabilization that handles roughly 90% of crises and said implementation will be phased and funded as appropriations permit.
Senate Bill 155, aimed at preparing Utah for the national 988 crisis line, was presented and advanced on the Senate floor after a substantive explanation of goals, costs and implementation priorities.
Senator Thatcher, sponsor, walked senators through the bill's three principal elements: applying for Medicaid waivers to help pay for treatment, creating a state account to collect crisis-response funds (for call centers, mobile crisis teams and…
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