The House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Jordan aims to continue the Task Force on African American Suicide Rates in Louisiana. This task force is tasked with studying suicide rates among African Americans in the state and is required to report its findings to the legislature by February 1, 2026. The resolution highlights alarming statistics regarding suicide attempts and deaths within the African American community, particularly among young males and children, indicating a significant public health concern that necessitates further investigation and intervention.

The resolution outlines the composition of the task force, which includes various representatives from health and social organizations, as well as legislative leaders. It mandates that the Louisiana Department of Health provide necessary staff support and requires the task force to reconvene by August 1, 2024, to elect officers. The task force will operate without compensation, except for per diem or expense reimbursements, and will dissolve upon submitting its final report or by the specified deadline in 2026. The resolution emphasizes the importance of addressing the high suicide rates and the underlying risk factors affecting the African American population in Louisiana.