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LC 1399

Generally revise suicide prevention laws

2025 Regular Session

The bill aims to revise and modernize suicide prevention laws, potentially enhancing health care response, crisis intervention, data reporting, and coordination across agencies (in

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Bill Summary · LC 1399

Summary: LC 1399 – Generally revise suicide prevention laws

Overview

LC 1399 is a draft bill introduced on November 14, 2024, with the goal of generally revising suicide prevention laws. The bill is categorized under the subjects of Guns and Weapons and Health, indicating an intersection between firearm safety considerations and health-based suicide prevention strategies. As of February 2025, the bill is in the Legislative Counsel (LC) drafting process and is marked as “Draft Ready for Delivery,” with multiple internal milestones completed or in progress.

Purpose and Scope

  • The stated aim is to revise and modernize existing suicide prevention laws.
  • While the full text has not been released in the provided information, the designation of subjects suggests an approach that may address both health system responses to suicidal ideation/crises and potential firearm/safety considerations related to suicide prevention.
  • The bill’s scope could touch on health care practices, crisis intervention, reporting/data collection, funding for prevention programs, and coordination among relevant agencies.

Key Provisions (Status and What to Expect)

  • The exact provisions are not provided in the summary. Once the full text is released, expected areas to review typically include:
    • Definitions related to suicidal behavior, risk, and intervention.
    • Requirements for health care providers or facilities (screening, assessment, referral, or reporting standards).
    • Coordination with crisis hotlines, emergency services, and mental health resources.
    • Data collection, reporting requirements, and performance metrics for prevention programs.
    • Potential policy tools such as safety protocols, training requirements, or early-intervention mechanisms.
    • Any firearms-safety provisions tied to crisis intervention or temporary protective measures (consistent with the guns and weapons subject).
    • Fiscal provisions or funding mechanisms to support implementation.

Note: The above bullets reflect common elements in suicide-prevention reform bills. The actual LC 1399 text will determine the precise provisions, requirements, and penalties.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • General public and individuals at risk of suicide or experiencing suicidal ideation.
  • Health care providers, hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health professionals (potential screening, referral, and care coordination responsibilities).
  • Crisis services, hotlines, and emergency responders.
  • Government agencies involved in health, public safety, and data collection.
  • If firearm safety provisions are included, individuals who own or use firearms and related storage or transfer authorities may be affected.

Legislative Timeline and Status

  • 2024-11-14: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2024-12-15: Draft Taken Off Hold
  • 2025-02-20: Drafter Assigned; Draft in Edit; Legal Review (appears twice in sequence)
  • 2025-02-24: Draft in Input/Proofing; Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft in Assembly; Draft Ready for Delivery

Next Steps for Stakeholders

  • Review the full bill text when released to identify specific provisions, definitions, and any new requirements or authorities.
  • Assess fiscal impact, implementation timelines, and any required rulemaking or agency coordination.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments for potential changes to health care requirements, data reporting, or firearm-safety related provisions.

Notes

  • This summary reflects information available from the bill’s metadata and indicated status. The substantive provisions will become clear once the full text is published.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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