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Sen. Nobles and unions back two‑hour behavioral‑health training for construction apprentices
Summary
Senate Bill 62‑82 would require registered construction apprenticeship programs to provide two hours of behavioral‑health and wellness training beginning July 1, 2027. Sponsor Sen. Tijuana Nobles and union and industry witnesses said the small time addition could help address high suicide and substance‑use rates in the construction trades.
Senator Tijuana Nobles, sponsor of Senate Bill 62‑82, told the Labor and Commerce Committee on Feb. 2 that the bill requires registered construction apprenticeship programs to provide two hours of behavioral‑health and wellness training beginning July 1, 2027. Jared Sachs, committee staff, said the training would cover stigma reduction, recognizing signs of distress, suicide prevention, substance‑use disorder awareness and prevention, peer support and connecting workers to resources.
"This bill is about prevention. It's about dignity, and it's…
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