Relates to the first responder peer support program act
This bill proposes creating a peer support program specifically designed for first responders to help them access mental health resources. It would establish a system where trained individuals within the first responder community provide support to their colleagues facing emotional or psychological challenges. The legislation aims to integrate these peer support services into existing mental health frameworks to better address the unique stressors faced by emergency personnel. Currently, the bill is in the legislative process and has been referred to committees for further review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 25, 2023
Last action May 14, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 14, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
Dec 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7552A
lower
Dec 20, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
May 25, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Aileen Gunther
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jake Blumencranz
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
John McGowan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
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