Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator; deaths by suicide of veterans or military service members; State Registrar of Vital Records; Department of Veterans Services annual report. Adds to the duties of the Suicide Prevention Coordinator within the Department of Veterans Services the duty to (i) compile and analyze data relating to the suicides of veterans and military service members pursuant to death certificates filed with the State Registrar of Vital Records, with such data to be included in the Department's annual report, and (ii) collaborate with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to develop programs and resources related to suicide prevention for veterans and military service members. The bill provides that in any case where the death certificate of a veteran or military service member lists suicide as the manner of death, the State Registrar of Vital Records shall provide such information concerning the suicide to the Department.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2.2-2004.2, 32.1-263, 32.1-283
Engrossed: 2.2-2004.2, 32.1-263, 32.1-283
Finance and Appropriations Substitute: 2.2-2004.2, 32.1-263
Enrolled: 2.2-2004.2, 32.1-263