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HB 1013

Crisis Care Coordination

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fentrice Driskell and 4 co-sponsors

HB 1013 creates Florida's crisis care coordination system to divert mental health emergencies from law enforcement to specialized response teams, reducing arrests and improving outcomes.

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Bill Summary · HB 1013

Legislative bill overview

HB 1013 establishes a crisis care coordination system in Florida to streamline responses to mental health and substance abuse emergencies. The bill creates protocols for coordinating between law enforcement, healthcare providers, and crisis response teams to provide alternatives to traditional incarceration for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Why is this important

Mental health crises currently strain law enforcement resources and frequently result in unnecessary arrests or emergency room visits. By creating dedicated coordination mechanisms, the bill aims to reduce costs, improve outcomes for individuals in crisis, and free police resources for other public safety priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and implementation costs: Establishing new coordination infrastructure requires significant state and local funding, with unclear revenue sources
  • Law enforcement concerns: Police unions may resist diverting calls from traditional police response, citing liability and public safety concerns
  • Scope of coverage: Questions remain about geographic availability, eligibility criteria, and whether the system adequately serves rural areas versus urban centers
  • Accountability mechanisms: The bill's oversight and performance measurement requirements may be considered either insufficient or overly burdensome depending on stakeholder perspective

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

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