HR 584
A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study suicide prevention and data collection efforts in this Commonwealth and make recommendations for improving existing prevention and data collection efforts.
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Bill overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study suicide prevention and data collection efforts in Pennsylvania and recommend improvements. The study will examine the state’s progress toward suicide prevention goals established in 2020, analyze the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System (PAVDRS), and explore barriers to comprehensive data collection. The commission is tasked with making recommendations for legislative action and considering best practices from other states to reduce suicide rates.
Key provisions
- Directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on suicide prevention and data collection.
- Requires the report to analyze the Commonwealth’s progress toward eight suicide prevention goals outlined in the 2020 Suicide Prevention Task Force plan.
- Demands a detailed analysis of the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System (PAVDRS), including barriers to its effectiveness.
- Calls for recommendations on how to ensure all relevant agencies report data to PAVDRS.
- Instructs the commission to explore legislative action to align with the 2024 United States National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
- Requires the report to include policy recommendations and proposed legislation.
- Asks the commission to examine successful suicide prevention strategies implemented in other states.
- Specifies a deadline of January 1, 2028, for the commission to present its findings.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Residents
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Jose Giral
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