SALEM, Ore. – A community safety and firearm suicide prevention bill passed the Senate on March 4th.
According to a press release from the Senate President’s Office, SB 1503 passed with bipartisan support. The bill would create a 17-member task force, exploring ways to reduce suicides by firearms. The panel would look into better responses to issues like youth suicide ideation, and domestic violence as a community safety risk.
In the press release, Senate President Rob Wagner acknowledged the serious public health risks that firearm suicides pose.
“This task force will provide legislature with evidenced-based, proven steps we can take to reduce firearm suicides, improve public safety, and support Oregonians in crisis,” Senator Wagner said.
The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
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