Veterans; Commissioner et al., to establish comprehensive program to address mental health needs. (HB1064)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington)

Bob Brink (D-Arlington)
Served: 1998–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Veterans Services; mental health program. Requires the Commissioner of Veterans Services to develop, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and the Department of Rehabilitative Services, a strategy for coordinating the various programs that address the unique mental health needs of veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries, and to seek additional federal, state, and private sources of funding for such programs.   View Full Text »

Status

02/05/2008: Awaiting a Vote in the General Laws Committee
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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/17/2008, 01/21/2008 and 01/21/2008.