· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Establishes the "Mariah N. Lacey-Reid Law" which aids designated hotline centers in developing protocols for terminating calls to the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline

Develops protocols that designated hotline centers play calming music while callers are on hold, regular "comfort" messages, and if necessary, the hotline center shall provide additional messaging to encourage the caller to stay on the line.

Sponsor

Joe Griffo (R-NY)

Introduced

2025-11-03

Latest action

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH