Bill > S03083

This bill establishes an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth and young adult suicide prevention task force. The task force consists of seven members appointed by the governor, state legislature, and the health commissioner. The task force is responsible for studying current mental health practices and suicide prevention efforts, recommending ways to increase their effectiveness across the state, and determining potential reasons for the high number of LGBT youth and young adult suicides. The task force is required to submit preliminary and final reports to the governor and legislature, and can make legislative proposals to implement its recommendations. The bill is effective for two years after it becomes law.