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Enhanced Mental Health Support and Suicide Data Collection for First Responders.

This law aims to improve the mental health of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers who frequently face trauma on the job. It establishes a national system to collect data on suicides among these personnel and funds peer-support programs within emergency agencies. Crucially, the collected data is protected and cannot be used to deny benefits, such as life insurance, to survivors.
Key points
Creation of a national data system to track suicide rates among public safety officers, ensuring strict confidentiality and protecting survivors' benefits.
Grants available for fire and EMS agencies to establish or enhance peer-support behavioral health and wellness programs.
Development of best practices for treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and resources to educate mental health professionals about first responder culture and stressors.
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Print number: 118_S_1925
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-06-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HERO Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1925.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a national data system to track suicide rates among public safety officers, ensuring strict confidentiality and protecting survivors' benefits.
  • Grants available for fire and EMS agencies to establish or enhance peer-support behavioral health and wellness programs.
  • Development of best practices for treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and resources to educate mental health professionals about first responder culture and stressors.
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. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

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 2025-12-26.

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