Passed 1st Reading
Summary
The bill creates the Frontline Mental Health Support Program, giving eligible full‑time public servants up to 12 confidential counseling sessions per year with licensed providers. It covers law‑enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, correctional officers and public‑school teachers, and protects participants from employment retaliation. Funding of $10 million for the program and $3 million for provider grants starts in FY 2026‑27.
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