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Veterans' Safety: New Suicide Prevention Training

This act mandates annual training for Department of Veterans Affairs employees, external care providers, and veteran caregivers. The goal is to enhance skills in suicide prevention and safe storage of lethal means, directly impacting the safety and mental health support for veterans and their families.
Key points
Mandatory suicide prevention training for VA staff and external care providers.
Training must be updated at least annually, incorporating the latest best practices.
Training information will be publicly available, increasing transparency and access to knowledge.
Caregivers of veterans will also be required to undergo training, strengthening the support network for veterans.
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Print number: 117_S_1277
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-04-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lethal Means Safety Training Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1277.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory suicide prevention training for VA staff and external care providers.
  • Training must be updated at least annually, incorporating the latest best practices.
  • Training information will be publicly available, increasing transparency and access to knowledge.
  • Caregivers of veterans will also be required to undergo training, strengthening the support network for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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