Suicide Prevention Program. [Effective Until June 30, 2021.]

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
4. Vital Records Act of 1977
5. Suicide Prevention Act of 2018 [Effective Until June 30, 2021.]
6. Suicide Prevention Program. [Effective Until June 30, 2021.]

1. The commissioner of health is authorized to create the Tennessee suicide prevention program.
2. The department shall establish a team that shall:
   1. Compile existing data on suicide deaths;
   2. Review existing resources and programs related to suicide prevention;
   3. Identify evidence-based or promising practices related to the prevention of suicide;
   4. Convene relevant stakeholders to review existing data and existing programs and resources and identify opportunities to improve data collection and analysis and programming; and
   5. Submit a report to the general assembly no later than June 30, 2020, recommending any necessary programs or policies to prevent suicide deaths in this state.

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