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Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025

5/20/2026, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 825

Bill 119 s 825, also known as the "Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2021," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the mental health needs of public safety officers, specifically in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder. The bill requires the Attorney General to develop a program that would make treatment for these disorders more readily available to public safety officers.

The program proposed by the Attorney General would likely include resources and support for public safety officers who are experiencing PTSD or acute stress disorder as a result of their work. This could involve providing access to mental health professionals, counseling services, and other forms of treatment that are specifically tailored to the needs of public safety officers.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting the mental health and well-being of public safety officers, who often face high levels of stress and trauma in the course of their duties. By ensuring that these officers have access to the necessary treatment and support, the bill aims to improve their overall mental health and quality of life. In addition to addressing the mental health needs of public safety officers, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting and protecting these individuals. Overall, Bill 119 s 825 seeks to prioritize the mental health and well-being of public safety officers and ensure that they have the resources and support they need to cope with the challenges they face in their line of work.

Current Status of Bill S 825

Bill S 825 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 825 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025.  Bill S 825's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411. as of May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 825

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
41
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 825

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 825

A bill to require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Lennon Schroeder

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3 days ago

This bill is just a waste of time and money. It won't do nothing for us folks in MS. Why do they even bother with this? Who even cares about this bill? Who is it gonna help anyways?

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