Campus Lifeline Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 aims to strengthen youth suicide prevention and intervention efforts by expanding the role of student groups on college campuses. It encourages these groups to educate students about mental health, reduce stigma, and recognize warning signs in their peers. The bill also focuses on increasing public awareness of the 988 suicide prevention hotline and establishing guidelines for crisis centers.
Key provisions
- Allows student groups (like athletic teams and mental health clubs) to support mental health education and peer intervention.
- Requires the inclusion of the 988 hotline on new state identification cards.
- Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop requirements for crisis centers.
- Mandates the development of a plan for awareness activities related to the 988 hotline.
- Expands the definition of awareness activities to include outreach initiatives.
Who is affected
- College students
- College student groups (athletic teams, mental health clubs)
- Institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Mental health professionals
Notable changes
- Increases the role of student groups in campus mental health initiatives.
- Mandates the inclusion of the 988 hotline on identification cards.
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