HB 1495 - Black, Rusty
Requires the Missouri Veterans Commission recommend and implement efforts to prevent veteran suicide
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3565H.01T
Title
HB 1495
House Handler
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2024
Committee
Current Status
Signed by Governor
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CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
HB 1495 - This act requires the Missouri Veterans' Commission to review the provisions of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 and any regulations related to such act. After review, the Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, shall provide recommendations and make efforts to adopt procedures, programs, treatment options, aid, and other assistance necessary to assist in the efforts to prevent veteran suicide. Additionally, this act provides that the Commission shall file a report with the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly on the recommendations, implementation, and effectiveness of the Commission's efforts to prevent veteran suicide before June 30, 2025, and by every subsequent June 30th.
This provision is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/SS/SCS/SB 912 (2024), in HCS/HB 1490 (2024), HB 132 (2023), and in SCS/HB 1067 (2023) and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/SB 734 (2024) and in SCS/HB 2455 (2022).
KATIE O'BRIEN