The program must be protected from cybersecurity incidents
To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes, section 108, Sec. 108.
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The program must be protected from cybersecurity incidents
The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 108 in the PDF
What the document says
“taking such steps as may be necessary to ensure the suicide prevention hotline is protected from cybersecurity incidents and eliminates known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.”
The section adds paragraph (6) to section 520E-3(b) of the Public Health Service Act. The added paragraph names protecting the hotline from cybersecurity incidents, and closing known vulnerabilities, among the things the program covers.
What the document actually says
“taking such steps as may be necessary to ensure the suicide prevention hotline is protected from cybersecurity incidents and eliminates known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.”
That sentence, in plain words
Steps must be taken to keep the help line safe. It must be safe from computer attacks. Known weak spots must be closed.
What this is about
The help line is reached by dialing 9-8-8. People call it when they are in crisis. It runs on computers and phone lines like any other service.
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Reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, Public Law 119-44, sec. 108, 139 Stat. 675 (2025). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ44/html/PLAW-119publ44.htm
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“The program must be protected from cybersecurity incidents,” Reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, section 108, Sec. 108. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/pl-119-44/proposal/sec108-protect-hotline/ (retrieved October 10, 2026).
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