Bill · S. 4575· Senate(119-S-4575)
SMART Community Policing Act
- Introduced
- 5/19/2026
- Last activity
- 5/19/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SMART Community Policing Act aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. This bill seeks to provide funding for innovations in community policing, mental health care, and community safety. It focuses on strengthening programs to de-escalate interactions involving individuals experiencing mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, or substance use disorders. The legislation proposes establishing or expanding mobile crisis team programs, co-responder programs, and case management and outreach teams. These initiatives are intended to connect individuals with necessary mental health services and community resources.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill funds mobile crisis teams, co-responder programs, and outreach teams to connect individuals with mental health services.
Does this change how police departments operate?+7
The bill promotes de-escalation training and pairing law enforcement with mental health professionals to improve community interactions.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill improves access to mental health services and crisis stabilization for those with behavioral health needs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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De-escalation of Crisis Situations: The bill aims to de-escalate interactions between law enforcement and individuals experiencing mental health, poverty, homelessness, or substance use crises to achieve better outcomes (Section 2).
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Access to Specialized Care: Mobile crisis teams would hire skilled mental health professionals and paramedics to stabilize encounters and secure mental health services for individuals in need (Section 3, paragraph 26).
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Direct Community Assistance: Community members can request assistance directly from mobile crisis teams (Section 3, paragraph 26).
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Improved Resource Connection: Co-responder programs would pair trained law enforcement officers with behavioral health clinicians or paramedics to connect individuals with mental illness to appropriate services (Section 3, paragraph 27).
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Long-term Support and Stability: Case management and outreach teams would help individuals connect with community resources and assist them in meeting responsibilities such as work, school, and training (Section 3, paragraph 28).
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Reduction in Repeat Emergency Encounters: Outreach teams are intended to develop specific solutions for individuals who frequently use emergency services to reduce repeat interactions with law enforcement or medical professionals (Section 3, paragraph 28).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Young Adults+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+7Reduces Homelessness+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+8
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+1
- 5/19/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.