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NY A06472
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Landon Dais
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AI Summary
- Creates a 7-member Black youth suicide prevention task force to examine mental health and suicide prevention for Black New York residents aged 5-18 years
- Task force members appointed by the governor (1), temporary president of the senate (1), minority leader of the senate (1), speaker of the assembly (1), minority leader of the assembly (1), and commissioner of mental health (2), with appointments due within 60 days
- All appointees must have expertise in mental health, suicide prevention services, and knowledge related to the Black community, with geographic representation from across the state
- Task force must submit a preliminary report within 13 months and a final report within 22 months, including findings, recommendations, and legislative proposals
- Members serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursement; the task force expires 2 years after the effective date
Legislative Description
Establishes a Black youth suicide prevention task force to study the current mental health practices and suicide prevention of Black youth age 5 through 18 years and make recommendations therefor; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means5/20/2025
Mental Health3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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