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MI HB5276

MI HB5276
Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5277'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5280'23, HB 5720'24


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Introduced
10/26/2023
In Committee
06/25/2024
Crossed Over
06/20/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to create the office of mental health and suicide prevention in the Michigan veterans affairs agency and provide for its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The office will collect data on veteran mental health and substance use disorders, submit annual reports, administer grants, and create a mental health and wellness resource guide. The manager of the office will oversee the Transition Bridge Program and the interagency agreement on mental health resources and outreach. The manager will also serve as a point of contact for servicemembers, veterans, and their families on mental health and suicide prevention resources. The bill does not take effect unless related bills are also enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Veterans And Emergency Services (on 06/25/2024)

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