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WA Lawmakers Considering Suicide-prevention Legislation

(Olympia, WA)  --  Washington state lawmakers will consider a measure designed to help curb the number of suicides in the state.  The legislation includes a component that establishes a "Safe Homes Task Force" in partnership with pharmacists and firearms dealers.  Supporters say the goal is to better identify suicide risk factors early in order to reduce the number of suicides.  The bill is set for a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee this morning.

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