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NY S03610
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Rural Suicide Prevention Council within the Office of Mental Health, comprising 15 members including state commissioners (Mental Hygiene, Health, Agriculture and Markets) and 12 appointed members from the governor and legislative leaders
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Council membership may include mental health professionals with rural experience, public health researchers, farmer support organizations, certified peers, and rural community members with lived experience receiving mental health services
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Directs the council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment in rural areas, assess 988 crisis lifeline utilization, evaluate peer support capacity, and identify vulnerable populations including farmers and agricultural workers
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Requires a preliminary report to the governor and legislature within 9 months and a final report within 18 months, including findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and automatically expires after 2 years; council members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for expenses
Legislative Description
Establishes the rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services and other policies, practices, resources, services, and potential legislation that aim to reduce death by suicide and suicide attempts and acknowledge the demographic and cultural differences in rural communities; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
1/7/2026