The bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically creating the Crisis Care Coordination Pilot Programs under section 394.6581. The Department of Children and Families is tasked with implementing these pilot programs in Polk and Volusia Counties, aimed at reducing the frequency of involuntary examinations initiated by law enforcement for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The programs will facilitate partnerships between law enforcement and community mental health organizations, placing crisis counselors within law enforcement agencies to provide immediate support and follow-up care for affected individuals and their families.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Children and Families contract for an independent evaluation of the pilot programs, with a report due by January 15, 2029, detailing the effectiveness and return on investment of the initiatives. The report will include metrics such as the time law enforcement spends responding to mental health crises, the rate of repeat involuntary examinations, and the engagement of individuals in post-crisis mental health services. The pilot programs are set to expire on June 30, 2029, and the department is granted rulemaking authority to implement the provisions of this act, which is effective from July 1, 2025.