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Child Suicide Prevention: New Support Programs and Safety Measures

This act aims to reduce suicide rates among individuals under 26. It establishes grant programs for healthcare settings and schools to train staff on risk identification, safe firearm storage, and family communication. Citizens may benefit from improved mental health care and resources for young people.
Key points
Funding for training programs for healthcare providers on youth suicide prevention.
Availability of free or reduced-cost secure gun storage devices for families with young individuals.
Development and integration of suicide prevention curricula in medical and nursing schools.
Creation of a public website with information on suicide prevention and firearm safety.
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Additional Information
Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act
Print number: S 2982
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-10-07
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Child Suicide Prevention: New Support Programs and Safety Measures

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 2982.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for training programs for healthcare providers on youth suicide prevention.
  • Availability of free or reduced-cost secure gun storage devices for families with young individuals.
  • Development and integration of suicide prevention curricula in medical and nursing schools.
  • Creation of a public website with information on suicide prevention and firearm safety.

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. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

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.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 2982

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