Senate Bill 108 aims to enhance the safety and well-being of minors experiencing behavioral or developmental health challenges by establishing a framework for creating and sharing safety plans. The bill mandates the Department of Health Services (DHS) to develop a statewide portal for sharing these safety plans among designated safety plan partners, which may include various entities such as healthcare providers, schools, and law enforcement agencies. A safety plan is defined as a written document that outlines specific strategies and information to assist a minor in crisis, including their contact details, de-escalation strategies, and preferences for emergency responders. The bill also requires DHS to create a standard safety plan template and specifies that these plans will expire one year after being signed.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a minor's safety plan can only be shared with safety plan partners if the minor has signed a release of information, which ensures that the plan is used solely for the minor's safety and can be revoked at any time, except during a crisis. The release must identify all current safety plan partners and acknowledge that new partners may join the network. The bill emphasizes the importance of confidentiality, allowing safety plan partners to access the plans only for specific purposes related to the minor's safety and well-being. Overall, Senate Bill 108 seeks to create a structured and secure method for supporting minors in crisis through collaborative efforts among various stakeholders.