A bill to create the office of mental health and suicide prevention in the Michigan veterans affairs agency and provide for its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
House Bill No. 5276 proposes the establishment of the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. This office is designed to focus on veteran mental health and substance abuse issues, including collecting data, overseeing mental health screenings, referrals, and implementing strategic goals. The director of this office, appointed by the agency's director, would oversee various programs such as the county veteran service officer training program, the Michigan azimuth bridge program, and the buddy-to-buddy program. Additionally, the office would have the authority to administer grants to support service members and veterans. An annual report detailing efforts and data collected would be required to be submitted to relevant authorities. The enactment of this bill is dependent on the passage of related bills in the 102nd Legislature.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
Reported with substitute H-1
Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the House 89 to 20 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services
