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AI Summary
This bill establishes a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator within the Department of Veterans Services to address veteran suicides.
Business Impact
If you operate as an electronic notary in Virginia, you must ensure compliance with new identity verification methods or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
What This Means
House Bill 529 creates a role for a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator in Virginia, focusing on reducing veteran and military service member suicides through data analysis and collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator within the Department of Veterans Services.
- Compiles and analyzes data on veteran suicides.
- Collaborates with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for suicide prevention programs.
Latest Legislative Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0400)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Virgil Thornton | Primary |
| Amy J. Laufer | Cosponsor |
| Bonita G. Anthony | Cosponsor |
| Charlie Schmidt | Cosponsor |
| David A. Reid | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure identity verification methods comply with new standards.
Who: Electronic notaries in Virginia.
Penalty: Potential penalties for improper notarization.
Who: Electronic notaries in Virginia.
Penalty: Potential penalties for improper notarization.
Update registration to reflect new identity verification technologies.
Who: Electronic notaries in Virginia.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Electronic notaries in Virginia.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
House Bill 529 establishes a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator position within the Department of Veterans Services. The coordinator is tasked with compiling and analyzing data on veteran suicides and collaborating with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to develop and implement effective suicide prevention programs. This initiative aims to address the alarming rates of suicide among veterans and military service members by utilizing data-driven strategies and fostering interdepartmental cooperation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB529 on official legislature website →
Affected Industries
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