Mental Health First Aid training; require for full-time EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders and firefighters of governmental bodies.

HB 570 requires Mississippi government agencies employing full-time EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, 911 dispatchers, and firefighters to provide evidence-based mental health first aid training approved by the state Department of Mental Health to all such personnel by July 1, 2031. This applies to all full-time staff certified by relevant state boards, including those working for local or state government entities. The bill mandates the training to help emergency responders recognize and appropriately respond to mental health crises during their duties. It does not create new penalties or funding but sets a compliance deadline for existing emergency response roles.