The proposed bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically creating the "Crisis Care Coordination Pilot Programs" under section 394.6581. The bill mandates the Department of Children and Families to implement 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 intervention and follow-up care. The counselors will assist individuals in accessing mental health services and support, ensuring that their involvement in follow-up care is voluntary.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department to 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 programs. The evaluation will assess various metrics, including the time law enforcement spends responding to mental health crises and the engagement of individuals in post-crisis services. The bill also grants the Department rulemaking authority to implement the new section and specifies that the pilot programs will expire on June 30, 2029. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.