A PACKAGE OF NEW LAWS WILL INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN ILLINOIS. 

ONE MEASURE REQUIRES INSURERS TO COVER ALL MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE FOR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, NERVOUS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS. IT WAS SPONSORED BY SENATOR LAURA FINE OF GLENVIEW.

THE LAW SIGNED BY GOVERNOR PRITZKER REQUIRES COMMUNITIES TO COORDINATE TRADITIONAL 9-1-1 SERVICES WITH THE NEW NATIONWIDE 9-8-8 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE.

 THE HOTLINE WILL BE IN PLACE NEXT SUMMER.