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SB 374

AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE CRISIS INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Cicarella and 2 co-sponsors

SB 374 expands Connecticut's Crisis Initiative Pilot Program statewide, scaling up crisis response services across all regions to handle mental health emergencies outside traditional police intervention.

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Bill Summary · SB 374

Legislative bill overview

SB 374 proposes expanding Connecticut's Crisis Initiative Pilot Program statewide. The bill would scale up what appears to be a crisis response program—likely involving mental health professionals or mobile crisis teams—from a limited pilot phase to implementation across all regions of the state. The specific operational details, funding mechanisms, and program scope are not provided in the bill title alone.

Why is this important

Crisis intervention programs have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing unnecessary police involvement in mental health emergencies, potentially decreasing arrests and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. Statewide expansion could significantly impact how Connecticut responds to behavioral health crises across urban, suburban, and rural areas, while also affecting budgets for public safety and mental health departments.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and resource allocation: Expanding statewide requires substantial new funding; questions about whether appropriations are sufficient and where money comes from (new revenue vs. reallocation)
  • Program definition and scope: Unclear whether the pilot program proved effective enough to warrant full expansion, and whether outcomes data supports statewide rollout or if local variations exist
  • Coordination with law enforcement: Potential friction over how crisis teams integrate with existing police response, training requirements, and jurisdictional authority in different municipalities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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