Relates to enacting the health care worker peer support program
This bill establishes a state-funded program to provide peer support for healthcare workers' mental health. It creates a grant program through the Office of Mental Health, allowing eligible organizations (like hospitals or community groups) to apply for up to $250,000 each to develop peer-to-peer mental health support programs. The program requires training for peer volunteers in areas like stress and suicide prevention, while prohibiting the collection of personal health data from workers seeking support. The state appropriates $10 million to fund the program, which takes effect immediately. The bill directly affects healthcare workers by expanding access to confidential mental health support through their peers.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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