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Creates a process allowing a law enforcement officer to prompt a mental health assessment of a person who has threatened or attempted suicide, through notation in an incident report or by other means. Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to assist local jurisdictions in developing a system for officers to document the need for a mental health evaluation in an incident report by January 1, 2016, and in developing alternative notification protocols.

Modifies intent language to provide that officers are encouraged to facilitate mental health evaluations (rather than it being necessary for officers to be able to facilitate mental health evaluations) and that mental health "incidents" are addressed by mental health professionals (rather than mental health "emergencies").

Removes provisions related to making a notation on a police incident report and requiring the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to provide technical assistance. The response time available to the mental health professional is increased to 24 hours.

Creates a process requiring law enforcement officers to provide notification of, and for mental health professionals to contact, persons who have been the subject of multiple reports of attempted or threatened suicide in a period of 12 months.