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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
07/07/2025
07/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/07/2025
07/07/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day; and declaring an emergency. Whereas the topic of youth suicide does not receive the elevation and attention it deserves; and Whereas youth suicide has impacted far too many communities and families throughout our beautiful state; and Whereas the warning signs of youth suicide often go unnoticed or unrecognized; and Whereas shame, stigma and a lack of knowledge are barriers to seeking professional mental health support; and Whereas 20 percent of all high school students have reported having serious thoughts about suicide; and Whereas in Oregon, 38 percent of high school juniors reported feeling so sad or hopeless they stopped normal activities; and Whereas 109 Oregon youths died by suicide in 2022; and Whereas in 2022, Oregon had the 12th highest youth suicide rate in the nation; and Whereas according to Mental Health America, Oregon ranks last in the nation in balancing the prevalence of youth mental illness with access to care; and Whereas suicide remains the second leading cause of death in the nation among people aged 5 to 24; and Whereas Oregon must remain dedicated to ending the prevalence of youth suicide; and Whereas the young lives we have lost to suicide live on in our hearts and memories; now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill designates October 9 of each year as Oregon Youth Suicide Awareness Day, a move that aims to draw attention to the critical issue of youth suicide in the state. The bill comes in response to alarming statistics, including that 20% of high school students report having serious thoughts about suicide, 38% of high school juniors feel so sad or hopeless they stop normal activities, and 109 Oregon youths died by suicide in 2022. By establishing this awareness day, the legislation seeks to elevate discussion around youth mental health, reduce stigma, and potentially increase understanding of suicide warning signs. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgency of addressing youth mental health and suicide prevention. This designation provides an official platform to raise awareness, encourage community dialogue, and potentially support efforts to improve mental health resources and support for young people in Oregon.
Sponsors (34)
Court Boice (R)*,
Darcey Edwards (R)*,
Lucetta Elmer (R)*,
Lew Frederick (D)*,
Dacia Grayber (D)*,
Bobby Levy (R)*,
Tom Andersen (D),
Shelly Boshart Davis (R),
Ben Bowman (D),
Farrah Chaichi (D),
Sarah Finger McDonald (D),
Lisa Fragala (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Fred Girod (R),
Annessa Hartman (D),
Kayse Jama (D),
Em Levy (D),
Kate Lieber (D),
James Manning (D),
Kevin Mannix (R),
Mark Meek (D),
Courtney Neron Misslin (D),
Hoa Nguyen (D),
Deb Patterson (D),
Hai Pham (D),
Werner Reschke (R),
Lisa Reynolds (D),
Anna Scharf (R),
David Smith (R),
Janeen Sollman (D),
Bruce Starr (R),
Kim Thatcher (R),
Rob Wagner (D),
Boomer Wright (R),
Last Action
Chapter 324, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 16, 2025. (on 07/07/2025)
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