SCS/HCS/HB 1216 - This act requires certain state Departments to create a state suicide prevention plan. A new Section 630.900 requires the Director of the Department of Mental Health to collaborate with the Departments of Social Services, Health and Senior Services, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Corrections to promote the use of employee assistance and provide training to local health professionals. An annual report must be issued and, beginning July 1, 2003, and every odd-numbered year thereafter, the Director must report to topic-related Senate and House committees.
ERIN MOTLEY