BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 6258: Suicide and addiction crisis

Addressing the suicide and addiction crisis among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Summary

  • Declares the intent of the Legislature to address the ongoing suicide and addiction crisis among American Indians and Alaska Natives.
  • Requires the Governor's Indian Health Advisory Council to draft legislation to address Indian health needs.
  • Provides findings recognizing the impact of the behavioral health crisis among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6258), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2020
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John McCoy (D-38)
Introduced
January 14, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
January 15, 2020
Companion bill
HB 2754
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to addressing the suicide and addiction crisis among American Indians and Alaska Natives in this state;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care.
  2. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

SB 6258 in other sessions

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