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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), entitled "An <-- act creating the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources consisting of certain functions of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Department of Community Affairs; renaming the Department of Environmental Resources as the Department of Environmental Protection; defining the role of the Environmental Quality Board in the Department of Environmental Protection; making changes to responsibilities of the State Conservation Commission and the Department of Agriculture; transferring certain powers and duties to the Department of Health; and repealing inconsistent acts," in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, providing for suicide prevention.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Conservation and Natural Resources Act and the Administrative Code of 1929 to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to prominently display suicide prevention signage in all State parks and State forests. Specifically, the department must post signs in visitor entrances, parking lots, and other highly trafficked areas that provide information about suicide awareness and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network that provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, providing crisis resources and emergency intervention. The bill aims to increase public awareness of suicide prevention resources and support services in areas where people may be experiencing mental health challenges or emotional distress. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving the department time to prepare and install the required signage across state parks and forests.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
K.C. Tomlinson (R)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Re-committed to RULES (on 06/04/2025)
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