HEALTH: Continues the Task Force on African American Suicide Rates

This bill extends the life of the Task Force on African American Suicide Rates in Louisiana to continue studying suicide statistics within this specific demographic. The resolution mandates that the task force, which includes representatives from government agencies, medical associations, and community organizations, reconvenes in August 2024 and submits a written report with findings and prevention recommendations by February 1, 2026. Task force members will serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursements, and the group will dissolve once the final report is delivered or the deadline passes, whichever comes first.