US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal Senate Bill SB2826

Introduced
 
Introduced
9/17/25  

Caption

988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

Impact

If enacted, SB2826 will lead to significant improvements in the availability and quality of mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth across the United States. By ensuring that the 988 suicide prevention hotline is better equipped to handle the specific needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, the bill may help to reduce the rate of suicide attempts and provide much-needed support to a vulnerable demographic. Additionally, the law mandates that a minimum of 9% of appropriated funds be dedicated to these specialized services, which showcases a commitment to ongoing support for LGBTQ+ youth mental health.

Summary

SB2826, known as the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025, mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services allocate sufficient resources to support LGBTQ+ youth seeking assistance from the 988 suicide prevention hotline. This legislation acknowledges the heightened risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth, with research indicating that they are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The bill aims to enhance specialized services for these individuals, recognizing the unique challenges they face in crisis situations.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for its focused approach to mental health for LGBTQ+ youth, there may be discussions around funding allocation and resource distribution. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the proposed measures in improving outcomes for this community and whether the mandated funding is sufficient to drive meaningful change. Furthermore, consideration around the implementation of these services and the necessary training for hotline staff may emerge as key points of contention, influencing how the law is enacted in practice.

Companion Bills

US HB5434

Related 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

Previously Filed As

US HB5434

988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

US AB1540

An act to add Section 53123.7 to the Government Code, relating to mental health, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.

US HR550

Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2025

US SB5762

Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning 988 crisis hotline funding and technology requirements.

US HR321

Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

US SR168

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

US S0892

Establishes a restricted receipt account, known as the “988 Call Center Fund,” to be held and administered by the state to support the 988 call center budget.

US S07914

Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.

US SR312

A resolution recognizing June 2025, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

US SR670

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

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