1. (a) The Governor annually shall proclaim September 30 as Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.

2. (b) The proclamation shall declare Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day:

   1. (1) a day of reflection, recollection, and determination for Maryland veterans, service members, family members, and all Marylanders to remember the human tragedy that is associated with veteran suicide; and

   2. (2) a pledge to our veteran community to:

      1. (i) work to destigmatize mental health support;
      2. (ii) create more opportunities for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need; and
      3. (iii) encourage veterans to reach out for help.

Added by Acts 2024, c. 805, § 2, eff. July 1, 2024.