California Government Code

§ 53123.1.5

GOV § 53123.1.5 Effective Jul 10, 2023Div. 2 · Title 5 · Part 1 · Ch. 1 · Art. 6.3

Statute text

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)“988” means the three-digit telephone number designated by the Federal Communications Commission for the purpose of connecting individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis with the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system in accordance with Section 52.200 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(b)“988 center” means a center operating on a county or regional basis in California and participating in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network to respond to statewide or regional 988 calls.

…

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 42, Sec. 4. (AB 118) Effective July 10, 2023.