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FL S0094
Bill
Status
10/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Sharief
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AI Summary
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Requires facilities conducting involuntary mental health examinations (Baker Act) to report to the Baker Act Reporting Center whether the individual is an active or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve components
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Addresses the significantly higher suicide rate among veterans (34.7 per 100,000) compared to non-veterans (17.1 per 100,000) as reported in 2022
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Aims to improve data collection on military personnel subject to Baker Act examinations to support better policymaking and suicide prevention strategies
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Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Suicide Prevention for Active and Former Members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, and their Reserve Components
Last Action
Introduced
1/13/2026