HP 1241 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Joint Resolution Recognizing May 2025 As Mental Health Awareness Month

This bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Maine. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the importance of mental health through legislative recognition. The resolution cites statistics about mental health challenges in Maine (including suicide rates and access gaps) to emphasize the need for awareness and reduced stigma. It has no direct policy impact or new requirements for individuals or programs - it is purely a ceremonial designation by the legislature.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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