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Oregon State Senate committee discusses bills to expand suicide prevention efforts Patrick Jones | Mar 5, 2021 Share this: The Oregon Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery heard testimony on Tuesday on SB 563 and SB 682 — two bills that aim to address the state’s high suicide rate. Senate Bill 563 modifies laws to include suicide data and suicide prevention measures to extend to those who are 5 to 10 years of age. Senate Bill 682 establishes and protects the role of Adult Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator in the Oregon Health Authority (OH...