The bill establishes an advisory committee under the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to study the implementation of suicide prevention and peer support programs within fire departments across the state. The committee will consist of various members, including fire fighters, fire chiefs, and licensed mental health professionals, appointed by relevant associations and agencies. The commission is tasked with providing administrative support and resources for the committee, which may conduct meetings through various electronic means.
The advisory committee is required to submit a report by September 1, 2026, detailing the current state of suicide prevention and peer support initiatives in fire departments, addressing potential licensing and confidentiality issues, and making recommendations for legislation and local government involvement. The committee will be dissolved, and the act will expire on January 10, 2027, with the effective date of the act set for September 1, 2025.