House Bill No. by Representative Bryant aims to enhance the mental health awareness and support for statewide elected officials and legislators in Louisiana. The bill enacts Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, which includes provisions requiring these officials to undergo mandatory annual mental health response training and counseling. Specifically, each official must complete at least one hour of training each year on recognizing mental health challenges and interacting with individuals in crisis, as well as five hours of professional mental health counseling from a licensed provider.

The Louisiana Department of Health's office of behavioral health is tasked with developing training materials to assist officials in meeting these requirements. Additionally, officials are required to submit documentation to their agency's human resource officer to confirm their completion of both the training and counseling. This legislation underscores the importance of mental health awareness among state leaders and aims to foster a supportive environment for addressing mental health issues within the community.