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AR HB1938
Bill
Status
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Carlton Wing
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AI Summary
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Requires public safety agencies to develop mental health awareness training curricula for their personnel covering cumulative stress, depression, anxiety, trauma exposure, and addiction recognition.
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Training must include combating mental health stigmas, responding to aggressive behaviors including domestic violence and harassment, and managing stress through self-care techniques and resilience development.
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Agencies may collaborate with other public safety agencies or entities to develop curricula, or use existing training programs that meet the specified criteria.
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Requires personnel completing training to receive appropriate continuing education credits from their relevant licensing entity.
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Effective date: January 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
To Establish Compulsory Training Standards For Public Safety Agencies For The Recognition And Management Of Stress, Self-care Techniques, Mental Health Awareness, And Resiliency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1938 is now Act 1081
4/30/2021