The proposed bill aims to establish a behavioral health emergency response pilot program in Massachusetts, overseen by the executive office of public safety and security in collaboration with the departments of public health and mental health. This program is designed to enhance the availability of behavioral health clinicians to assist municipal police, fire, and emergency medical professionals during emergency 911 calls. The bill outlines the creation of an application process for municipalities to seek grants, criteria for participation, and a data collection system to evaluate the program's effectiveness, including demographic information and the nature of emergency calls requiring behavioral health intervention.

Additionally, the bill mandates that behavioral health clinicians cannot respond to emergency calls without the presence of municipal emergency professionals. It also includes provisions for educational programs aimed at municipal responders to improve their understanding of behavioral health and community policing. The program is required to report its findings and progress to various legislative committees annually, detailing grant allocations, participant numbers, and any barriers encountered in implementing the program.