NY S05082

Creates a seven-member Latina suicide prevention task force to examine mental health and suicide prevention for Latina New York residents, with members serving until two years after the act becomes effective.

Appoints members as follows: one each by the governor, senate temporary president, senate minority leader, assembly speaker, and assembly minority leader; two by the commissioner of mental health, with all appointees required to have expertise in mental health, suicide prevention, and knowledge of the Latina community.

Task force shall study current mental health and suicide prevention practices, recommend improvements to increase effectiveness across the state, and determine potential reasons for high suicide rates among Latina residents.

Requires the task force to submit a preliminary report within 13 months and a final report within 22 months of the effective date, including legislative proposals to implement recommendations.

Act takes effect 60 days after becoming law and automatically expires two years after that effective date.