A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 321.
Mandates the development of a transition bridge program for service members and veterans. This program, overseen by the manager of the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, aims to address mental health, well-being, and suicide prevention. The program may be developed in collaboration with nonprofit organizations or government agencies that specialize in holistic mental health approaches. It is required to be offered at least four times annually and must be accessible to eligible members within a year of their separation from military service, with efforts made to provide the program within two months before and after their separation date.
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 98 to 11 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services
