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State Legislation: Bill Amendments · July 23, 2025 · Primary source

PA HB 564: new version, House Amendment A00787

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Summary

Pennsylvania HB 564, as amended by House Amendment A00787, establishes a framework for mental health crisis response under Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and imposes duties on the Department of Human Services. The bill passed the House on third consideration on July 14, 2025, and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on July 23, 2025.

What this may mean

If enacted, HB 564 would create new statutory obligations for Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services in the administration of mental health crisis response, affecting behavioral health providers and facilities operating in the state. The bill is pending in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and has not become law. Behavioral health providers in Pennsylvania would be subject to the new crisis response framework upon enactment.

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