Bill > A10338

This bill establishes a Latina suicide prevention task force to examine, evaluate, and determine how to improve mental health and suicide prevention for Latina New Yorkers. The task force will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and the commissioner of mental health. The task force is required to study current mental health and suicide prevention efforts, recommend ways to increase effectiveness across the state, and determine potential reasons for the high number of Latina suicides. The task force has the authority to establish advisory committees and request studies or analyses from state agencies. The task force is required to provide preliminary and final reports to the governor and legislature with its findings, conclusions, recommendations, and proposed legislative changes. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law and expire 2 years after the effective date.