Minnesota SF2971 establishes a study and implementation plan for suicide prevention barriers on bridges.

Minnesota SF2971 requires the commissioner of transportation to study and implement suicide prevention methods for bridge construction and reconstruction. The study must identify high-risk bridges, evaluate prevention barriers, and assess costs. The commissioner must develop criteria for when and where to incorporate these barriers, identify funding sources, and seek input from stakeholders. The commissioner must report on implementation every two years starting in 2027. The bill appropriates $750,000 for the study and implementation in fiscal year 2026.

Minnesota SF2971 establishes a study and implementation plan for suicide prevention barriers on bridges.

Minnesota SF2971 requires the commissioner of transportation to study and implement suicide prevention methods for bridge construction and reconstruction. The study must identify high-risk bridges, evaluate prevention barriers, and assess costs. The commissioner must develop criteria for when and where to incorporate these barriers, identify funding sources, and seek input from stakeholders. The commissioner must report on implementation every two years starting in 2027. The bill appropriates $750,000 for the study and implementation in fiscal year 2026.