The legislation is expected to influence state laws concerning health services and care for servicemembers. It necessitates the collection and analysis of data related to substance use disorders and overdoses, which currently may not be systematically gathered. This bill is crucial in creating pathways to enhance service delivery for those in the military facing potential substance misuse, providing an avenue for the identification of trends within military populations and potentially guiding future healthcare reforms.
Summary
SB1766, known as the Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023, mandates the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report detailing the number of overdoses among military servicemembers. This act aims to improve understanding around overdoses, particularly focusing on the demographic details of affected servicemembers, including information related to mental health services accessed prior to overdoses. Further, the bill is designed to enhance data transparency regarding overdose occurrences within military environments.
Contention
Concerns regarding the accuracy and privacy of the data gathered under this bill have emerged. Critics argue that the collection of sensitive information may deter servicemembers from seeking help for substance use issues due to fears of stigma or repercussions. There is also contention regarding the effectiveness of mandatory reporting and whether it will genuinely lead to improved health outcomes or merely serve as a bureaucratic exercise without real impact on the ground.
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Relating to providing outreach services, service coordination for behavioral health services and other health care services related to mental health, and related information to members and veterans of the armed forces and their families, creating a pilot program for provision of related behavioral health services, and providing for the creation of related clinical practice guidelines.
Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5277'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5280'23, HB 5720'24
A RESOLUTION to urge the United States Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to add COVID-19 treatments and anthrax vaccinations as pre-qualifying for care under the PACT Act.
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.