The proposed bill establishes Crisis Care Coordination 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 Department of Children and Families is tasked with implementing these programs, which will involve partnerships between local law enforcement and accredited community mental health centers. Crisis counselors will be placed within law enforcement agencies to provide immediate support, conduct assessments, and facilitate follow-up care for individuals post-crisis, ensuring they are connected to necessary behavioral health services.

Additionally, the bill mandates an independent evaluation of the pilot programs to assess their effectiveness and return on investment, with a report due to the Governor and Legislature by January 15, 2029. The evaluation will focus on metrics such as law enforcement engagement time, the rate of repeat involuntary examinations, and the level of post-crisis service engagement among participants. The bill includes provisions for rulemaking by the department and specifies that the pilot programs will expire on June 30, 2029, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2025.