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Maryland’s 988 helplines face a fiscal cliff when appropriations run out next year. Our state must establish a dedicated revenue source to address this cliff and prevent all future funding cliffs. HB933/SB974 would create a 988 telecom fee modeled after the 911 telecom fee to ensure the 988 system has the resources needed to provide support to all Marylanders who need it, 24/7 and free of charge. Eight other states have already created a 988 telecom fee, including Virginia and Delaware.

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