SB 140: Fire Programs, Department of; development of mental health awareness training.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Department of Fire Programs; mental health awareness training. Provides that the Department of Fire Programs shall develop a standardized, two-hour virtual asynchronous training program on mental health awareness tailored to firefighters that includes training on each subject matter set forth in current law. The bill provides the option for each fire department to use such standardized training program as guidance in developing its own mental health awareness training for its personnel. This bill is identical to HB 325.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0110)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 110 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB140)
7. March 30, 2026Signed by President
8. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB140ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 11, 2026Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Conference report agreed to by House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)
12. March 10, 2026Conference Report released

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