LONELINESS TASK FORCE
Summary
Creates the Task Force on Loneliness Act. Makes findings. Establishes the Task Force on Loneliness in the Department of Public Health to study and identify certain information and solutions related to the epidemic of loneliness and its related health concerns. Provides for 11 members of the Task Force, including 4 members of the General Assembly, 3 directors of certain State agencies or their designees, and 4 members of the public appointed by the Governor with certain other requirements. Provides that the Task Force shall convene and meet at the call of the co-chairs and shall meet as frequently as necessary. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report to the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2027, with certain requirements. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved and the Act is repealed upon submission of the report, with certain other requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Total actions
6
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Committee
3
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Public Health Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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