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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The Mississippi Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program; To Describe The Activities Of The Board In Maintaining The Program; To Require The State Veterans Affairs Board To Create A Plan For Implementation And Maintenance Of The Program; To Outline Criteria The Plan Must Meet; To Require The Board To Complete The Plan And Make It Publicly Available Before December 1, 2026; To Require The Board To Periodically Update The Plan And Make Such Updates Publicly Available; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Mississippi Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline program, which the State Veterans Affairs Board will be responsible for maintaining. The program's activities will include supporting crisis centers for veterans needing suicide prevention and mental health intervention, operating a hotline staffed by trained veterans to connect callers with local resources, raising awareness of these services through social media and public outreach, and collecting demographic data to understand and address disparities in access to care. The Board must develop a comprehensive plan for the program's implementation and maintenance by December 1, 2026, which will include program evaluation, requirements for call takers, recommendations for evidence-based practices, and procedures for testing the hotline. This plan will be made public and periodically updated.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2426.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2426IN.htm |
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