Bill > AB81

This bill requires the California Department of Veterans Affairs to establish and fund an academic research program focused specifically on women veterans' mental health, which will comprehensively examine demographics, mental health stressors, risk factors, treatment approaches, access barriers, suicide rates, and other relevant information. The department will be mandated to conduct this study upon receiving legislative appropriation and must submit a detailed report to the Legislature by June 30, 2029, outlining the study's findings and recommendations. The bill is time-limited, with the provisions set to be automatically repealed on January 1, 2030, which ensures the study is a targeted, time-bound initiative designed to provide critical insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by women veterans in California. By focusing on this specific demographic, the bill aims to better understand and address potential gaps in mental health support for women who have served in the military.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB81