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HR 6014

Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Alcala and 31 co-sponsors

Kansas designates March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol to raise awareness among lawmakers without creating new policy or funding.

Enrolled on Friday, March 14, 2025
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Bill Summary · HR 6014

Legislative bill overview

HR 6014 is a symbolic resolution designating March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Kansas Capitol. The bill passed without a recorded vote and was enrolled the following day. It carries no fiscal impact or regulatory requirements.

Why is this important

Designating awareness days brings legislative attention to public health issues and can facilitate advocacy group access to lawmakers during the designated period. Such resolutions provide platforms for mental health organizations to raise awareness among policymakers, though they create no binding policy changes or funding mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may view such resolutions as performative gestures that don't address systemic mental health funding, access, or policy reforms
  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time is better spent on bills with direct mental health impacts, such as funding increases or treatment access expansion
  • Consistency of recognition: The selection of specific advocacy days can appear arbitrary if other health issues or causes lack similar recognition, raising fairness questions

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

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