Relates to the first responder peer support program act
This bill creates the First Responder Peer Support Program Act to provide mental health resources for first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel. It establishes a statewide grant program that eligible entities can use to fund peer-to-peer support initiatives, ensuring volunteers receive training on trauma, suicide prevention, and coping mechanisms. The program sets specific standards for training and administrative staffing while explicitly protecting the privacy of individuals seeking help by prohibiting the collection of personal identifying information. Funding for these grants is subject to future legislative appropriation, and the law will take effect approximately seven months after passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 17, 2023
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
61–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7079A
upper
Jan 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
upper
May 17, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jake Ashby
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
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