This bill appropriates $500,000 from the community health trust fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 988 crisis hotline program for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The funding is intended to support the operations and services provided by the crisis hotline, which is a critical resource for individuals in mental health crises.

The bill has received strong bipartisan support, as evidenced by the Senate vote of 46 in favor and 1 against, and the House vote of 87 in favor and 6 against. This appropriation aims to enhance mental health support services in North Dakota, reflecting the state's commitment to addressing mental health issues and providing necessary resources for crisis intervention.