WI SB477

Department of Health Services required to implement a statewide suicide prevention program focused on public awareness, community networks, and training for law enforcement, health care providers, and school employees

$250,000 appropriated for fiscal year 2025-26 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2026-27, with 2.0 new FTE positions authorized including a program director

Program must coordinate with other state agencies, administer suicide prevention grants, develop county-level public awareness campaigns, and enhance crisis services

DHS required to collaborate with advocacy groups and crisis hotlines to address barriers for at-risk populations including elderly persons, Native Americans, youths, and rural residents

Annual reporting to legislature required beginning January 1, 2027, describing suicide prevention activities and grant program information