HR 170 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare September 10, 2025, as World Suicide Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 170) symbolically declares September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day" in Michigan. It recognizes suicide as a critical public health issue in the state, noting it is the second leading cause of death for Michiganders aged 10-24. The resolution aims to raise awareness, honor those lost to suicide, support survivors, and encourage community efforts in suicide prevention. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of ongoing mental health advocacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Sep 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Last action Sep 10, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 3 edits

MINOR

The resolution was amended to add five new sponsors (Alexander, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rogers, Schuette, and Witwer) and to clarify that over 150 youth lives are lost annually to suicide in Michigan. The text was also reformatted for readability, with line breaks adjusted and some metadata removed. These changes expand the coalition supporting the resolution and provide clearer language about the scale of the suicide crisis in the state.

ELIGIBILITY

Added seven new sponsors to the resolution, expanding the legislative support for the bill.

DEFINITION

Clarified the annual number of youth lives lost to suicide in Michigan from 'over 150 youth lives' to 'over 150 youth lives lost annually' for greater precision.

TECHNICAL

Reformatted the text for better readability and removed internal tracking codes and metadata.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Sep 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Sep 10, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Angela Rigas

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors