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PC 236

Para enmendar los Artículos 3, 4, 5 y 6 de la Ley 227-1999, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para la Implantación de la Política Pública en Prevención de Suicidio”, a los fines de designar a la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción como la agencia líder de la Comisión para la Implantación de la Política Pública en Prevención de Suicidio; modificar la composición de los miembros de la Comisión; requerir un Plan de Acción Revisado al 2030; establecer un sistema de vigilancia que permita reportar incidentes que puedan catalogarse como un intento de suicidio; y para otros fines pertinentes.

2025-2028 Session

Designates ASSMCA as lead agency for suicide prevention; updates the Commission, requires an Action Plan through 2030, and adds a surveillance system for suspected attempts.

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Bill Summary · PC 236

Summary of Bill PC 236

Overview

Bill PC 236 proposes targeted amendments to Law 227-1999, as amended, known as the “Ley para la Implantación de la Política Pública en Prevención de Suicidio.” The measure designates the Administration of Mental Health and Addiction Services (Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción, ASSMCA) as the leading agency for the Commission for the Implementation of Public Policy in Suicide Prevention. It also seeks to revise the Commission’s composition, require a revised Action Plan through 2030, and establish a surveillance system to report incidents that may be categorized as suicide attempts, among other related objectives.

Purpose and Intent

  • Strengthen leadership and coordination for suicide prevention policy by placing ASSMCA in a lead role within the implementing Commission.
  • Update governance and representation within the Commission.
  • Extend and refine strategic planning for suicide prevention through 2030.
  • Improve monitoring and data collection on incidents that could represent suicide attempts to support prevention efforts and policy decisions.

Key Provisions (proposed changes)

  • Designation of Lead Agency:
    • Assign ASSMCA as the leading agency of the Commission responsible for implementing the suicide prevention public policy.
  • Composition of the Commission:
    • Modify the membership structure of the Commission to reflect new leadership and representation needs.
  • Action Plan Through 2030:
    • Require a Revised Action Plan aligned with the 2030 horizon to guide prevention efforts, priorities, and resource allocation.
  • Surveillance System:
    • Establish a system to monitor and report incidents that may be categorized as suicide attempts, enabling data-driven policy and program responses.
  • Other Purposes:
    • Address additional, pertinent objectives related to the implementation and effectiveness of the suicide prevention policy.

Affected Parties and Institutions

  • Primary: Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción (ASSMCA).
  • Commission for the Implantation of Public Policy in Suicide Prevention (the Commission) and its operations.
  • Other stakeholders involved in mental health, addiction services, and suicide prevention programs could be indirectly affected through changes in governance, planning, and data reporting requirements.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-01-16: Appears in First Reading in the Chamber.
    • 2025-01-16: Referred to Committee(s).
    • 2025-01-13: Filed (radicado).
  • Current status: Referred to Committee(s) and awaiting consideration; not yet enacted.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Governance: Streamlined leadership with ASSMCA could enhance coordination across mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.
  • Planning: A 2030-oriented Action Plan may promote long-term program stability and clearer milestones.
  • Data and Safety: A formal surveillance system could improve incident reporting, risk assessment, and evidence-based interventions, while raising considerations around privacy and data protection.
  • Implementation: Success depends on how the Commission’s composition is updated and how the new surveillance and planning requirements are operationalized.

Next Steps to Watch

  • Committee deliberations and any proposed amendments.
  • Public and stakeholder input on governance changes and data collection practices.
  • Timeline for final passage and potential implementation date if enacted.

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

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