SB2246 - Relating To Crisis Intervention.

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Establishes an Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program within the Department of Health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be transported to a facility designated by the Director of Health. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations for the Expanded Crisis Intervention and Diversion Activities Program and certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid and crisis intervention team model. (SD1)