Recognizing Suicide and Supporting 988 Day

Full Title:
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Summary#

This Senate resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem. It expresses support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and for the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

What it means for you#

No publicly available information on direct effects for individuals or changes to services is included in the bill text provided.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs or funding related to this resolution is included in the bill text provided.

Proponents' View#

The resolution expresses support for publicly recognizing suicide as a serious health problem and for the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the proposed "988 Day" designation.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information on opposition or criticisms is included in the bill text provided.