AB-81
Health & Public Health

Veterans: mental health.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a comprehensive academic study program to examine mental health challenges specifically affecting women veterans in California.
  • Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to analyze demographics, risk factors, treatment access barriers, and suicide rates among women veterans.
  • Mandates submission of study findings and recommendations to the Legislature by June 30, 2029.
  • Automatically terminates the study program on January 1, 2030, following the completion and submission of findings.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (12/19/2024)
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Summary

Assembly Member Ta's proposal for a comprehensive study of mental health among California's women veterans would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine demographics, risk factors, treatment options, and barriers to care within this population. The department would establish and oversee an academic research program to collect data on stressors, suicide rates, and other relevant factors affecting women veterans' mental health experiences.

The measure requires the department to compile findings and recommendations in a report to the Legislature by June 30, 2029. This analysis would supplement the department's existing veterans services, which include processing disability claims, housing assistance, and health information. The program's implementation depends on legislative funding appropriation, with the statutory authority expiring on January 1, 2030.

The Department of Veterans Affairs would coordinate the academic study while maintaining its current support services. The research findings could inform the Legislature's understanding of mental health challenges specific to women veterans in California, while the sunset provision ensures a defined timeline for completing the analysis and delivering recommendations.

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Introduced By

Tri Ta
Tri TaR
California State Assembly Member

Community Outlook

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Latest Voting History

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Relevant Contacts

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Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
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Juan CarrilloD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Pilar SchiavoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Avelino ValenciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Juan CarrilloD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Pilar SchiavoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Avelino ValenciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Anamarie FariasD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Jeff GonzalezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Michelle RodriguezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-718
Veterans: mental health.
February 2023
Vetoed
Veterans: mental health.
January 2022
Vetoed
Veterans: mental health.
January 2020
Failed
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a comprehensive academic study program to examine mental health challenges specifically affecting women veterans in California.
  • Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to analyze demographics, risk factors, treatment access barriers, and suicide rates among women veterans.
  • Mandates submission of study findings and recommendations to the Legislature by June 30, 2029.
  • Automatically terminates the study program on January 1, 2030, following the completion and submission of findings.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Tri Ta
Tri TaR
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Ta's proposal for a comprehensive study of mental health among California's women veterans would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine demographics, risk factors, treatment options, and barriers to care within this population. The department would establish and oversee an academic research program to collect data on stressors, suicide rates, and other relevant factors affecting women veterans' mental health experiences.

The measure requires the department to compile findings and recommendations in a report to the Legislature by June 30, 2029. This analysis would supplement the department's existing veterans services, which include processing disability claims, housing assistance, and health information. The program's implementation depends on legislative funding appropriation, with the statutory authority expiring on January 1, 2030.

The Department of Veterans Affairs would coordinate the academic study while maintaining its current support services. The research findings could inform the Legislature's understanding of mental health challenges specific to women veterans in California, while the sunset provision ensures a defined timeline for completing the analysis and delivering recommendations.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (12/19/2024)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

No Voting History Available
N/A
There are currently no voting records for this bill.

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Juan CarrilloD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Pilar SchiavoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Avelino ValenciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Juan CarrilloD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Pilar SchiavoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Avelino ValenciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Anamarie FariasD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Jeff GonzalezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Michelle RodriguezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-718
Veterans: mental health.
February 2023
Vetoed
Veterans: mental health.
January 2022
Vetoed
Veterans: mental health.
January 2020
Failed
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