Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H8103: First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day
Status: Passed both chambers, March 5, 2026
Designates May 10, 2026, as "First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day."
What the bill says
A resolution designating May 10, 2026, as "First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day" in Florida.
From the introduced text, February 26, 2026:
A resolution designating May 10, 2026, as "First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day" in Florida. WHEREAS, the first responders in this state risk their lives each day to protect and assist the public, and WHEREAS, first responders often experience high levels of job-related stress, trauma, and exposure to life-threatening situations that can have a profound impact on their mental health and emotional well-being, and WHEREAS, the mental health of first responders directly affects their ability to make quick, sound decisions in high-12 pressure situations, which in turn impacts public safety and community trust, and WHEREAS, the family members of first responders are also affected by the stressors associated with a first responder's job, and WHEREAS, providing support for the families of first responders is a key component of overall mental health and wellness, and WHEREAS, acknowledging and addressing the mental health needs of first responders is essential to preserving their health, safety, and ability to continue serving the residents of this state, and HR 8103 2026 hr8103-00 Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, agencies and organizations in Florida are working collaboratively to create peer support programs, crisis intervention training, and confidential access to mental health care for first responders, and WHEREAS, Florida recognizes the importance of increasing awareness, promoting education, and encouraging initiatives that support the mental health and resilience …
Sponsors
- Chamberlin, Ryan (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Alvarez, Danny (R, HD-069)
Latest actions
- : Adopted by Publication
- : Read 2nd time
- : Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H8103?
- H8103 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day.
- What does H8103 do?
- In its own words: A resolution designating May 10, 2026, as "First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day" in Florida.
- What is the status of H8103?
- Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Adopted by Publication (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8103?
- Chamberlin, Ryan (R, HD-024), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H8103?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8103
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