HB5270

Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5261'25, HB 5259'25, HB 5271'25

Introduced·11/12/25
Introduced Text

Establishes an Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The Protecting Veterans Mental Health Act establishes an Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The office will be overseen by a manager appointed by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The manager will be responsible for overseeing mental health and suicide prevention programs, collecting data on veteran mental health, and creating a mental health and wellness resource guide.

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History

Nov 13, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/12/2025

Nov 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jennifer Conlin

Nov 12, 2025

House

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