This bill mandates the South Dakota Department of Health to report annually on the number of veterans who die by suicide. Specifically, the Department is required to publish this information on its website by August 1st each year, detailing the number of residents who died by suicide in the previous calendar year and who served in either the armed forces of the United States or the South Dakota National Guard.

The new section added to chapter 34-25 emphasizes the importance of tracking veteran suicides to better understand and address this critical issue. By requiring this data to be made publicly available, the bill aims to raise awareness and potentially inform future policies and programs aimed at supporting veterans' mental health.