ON TIME Act Outreach Now: Timely Intervention for Mental Health...
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a suicide prevention coordinator is available at each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including outside the operating hours of such medical center, as needed, to accommodate a request for suicide prevention planning services, and for other purposes.
HB9247, also known as the ON TIME Act, aims to improve mental health services for veterans by requiring a dedicated suicide prevention coordinator at every Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. This coordinator would be available 24/7 to provide timely intervention and support for veterans in crisis.
This bill would primarily affect veterans who seek mental health services from the VA. By ensuring that a suicide prevention specialist is available at all times, it aims to provide immediate assistance to veterans who may be experiencing a mental health emergency, potentially saving lives.
HB9247 was introduced on June 10, 2026, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Subcommittee on Health for further review. As of June 10, 2026, the bill is in its initial stages of the legislative process.
