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PA SR141

Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Devlin Robinson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2025 as "Military Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania

  • Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans, with female veterans facing 2.2 times higher risk

  • Pennsylvania loses nearly 250 veterans per year to suicide, with contributing factors including trauma exposure, addiction, isolation, unemployment, and difficulties reintegrating into civilian life

  • Recognizes the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' efforts through the Pennsylvania Governor's and Mayor's Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families

  • Expresses Senate support for bipartisan actions by the 119th Congress and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve veteran support services

Legislative Description

Designating the month of September 2025 as "Military Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

9/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations9/1/2025

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