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FL S0094

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Sharief

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Aims to improve data collection on military personnel subject to Baker Act examinations to support better policymaking and suicide prevention strategies

  • 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

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