SMART Community Policing Act
Rep. Crow Introduces SMART Community Policing Act to Fund Mental Health Crisis Teams
The SMART Community Policing Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While mental health support is a popular topic, bills that change police funding often struggle to pass without a large group of supporters from both parties.
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Impact Analysis
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Life & Work
By routing mental health and substance use crises to clinicians rather than solely to law enforcement, the bill could reduce the number of people who end up with criminal records for behavior related to untreated mental illness or addiction. Fewer arrests during crisis encounters means fewer people entering the criminal justice system unnecessarily.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SMART Community Policing Act
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