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NY A05197
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karines Reyes
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AI Summary
- Creates a 7-member LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force to improve mental health and suicide prevention for New Yorkers up to age 24
- Appointments made by the governor (1), temporary president of the senate (2), speaker of the assembly (2), and commissioner of health (2), with all appointees required to have expertise in mental health and knowledge of LGBTQ+ youth issues
- Task force must study current mental health practices, recommend improved suicide prevention efforts, and determine potential reasons for high LGBTQ+ youth suicide rates
- Preliminary report due within 13 months and final report within 22 months of the effective date, including legislative proposals to implement recommendations
- Task force expires 2 years after the effective date, with members serving without compensation but receiving expense reimbursement
Legislative Description
Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Mental Health2/12/2025
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