Kansas legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Kansas SR1715: Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the capitol
Status: Passed both chambers, March 13, 2025
What the bill says
A Resolution recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
From the enrolled text, March 14, 2025:
A Resolution recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol. WHEREAS, Kansas has made significant progress in improving access to mental health services and has moved up to 22nd overall among all states in the rankings of the Mental Health America Report; and WHEREAS, Encouraging people to seek help when necessary and lowering the stigma associated with mental health treatment depends on creating a community that is understanding and supportive; and WHEREAS, The youth in Kansas continue to experience mental health and behavioral health concerns, therefore, youth voice, advocacy and prevention efforts are more vital today than ever before; and WHEREAS, Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLINK) encourages middle and high school students to form groups with peers in their communities to support mental health and behavioral health awareness and suicide prevention efforts through youth advocacy, promotion and prevention messaging; and WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition is a collaboration of nonprofit organizations, agencies and individuals representing consumers, families and providers dedicated to improving the lives of Kansans with mental illness; and WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition is dedicated to providing opportunities for all Kansans who care about our state's mental and emotional well-being to share their stories and experiences with policymakers at all levels; and WHEREAS, The Kansas Mental Health Coalition commends the Legislature, the …
Sponsors
- Pat Pettey, Pat (I) · primary sponsor
- Larry Alley, Larry (I)
- Mike Argabright, Mike (I)
- Rick Billinger, Rick (I)
- Chase Blasi, Chase (I)
- Tory Marie Blew, Marie (I)
- Elaine Bowers, Elaine (I)
- Craig Bowser, Craig (I)
- Joseph Claeys, Joseph (I)
- J.R. Claeys (R, 24)
- William Clifford, William (I)
- Ethan Corson, Ethan (I)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled on Friday, March 14, 2025
- : Adopted without roll call
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is SR1715?
- SR1715 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the capitol.
- What does SR1715 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution recognizing March 13, 2025, as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
- What is the status of SR1715?
- Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, March 14, 2025 (March 14, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR1715?
- Pat Pettey, Pat (I), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR1715?
- On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1715/
Source: official Kansas record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.