Public Law 116-172 · S. 2661 · Became law

National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020

Official title: “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and through the Veterans Crisis Line, and for other purposes.”

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