Colleges must print suicide hotlines on student ID cards
H.R. 3624 — Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act · Filed by J. Correa (D-CA) · 41 cosponsors · Introduced May 29, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill requires colleges and universities to print suicide prevention hotline numbers (988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and campus mental health services) on student ID cards issued after the bill's enactment, or publish them on the institution's website if the school doesn't issue ID cards. The requirement takes effect one year after the bill becomes law.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a straightforward disclosure requirement designed to increase visibility of existing suicide prevention resources to college students. It is a public-health measure, not a funding mechanism, regulatory carve-out, or commemorative provision.
What the text implies
- Institutions may face minor compliance costs (design/printing for ID cards or website updates), but no appropriation is provided; costs fall on schools.
- The 988 Lifeline and Crisis Text Line are federally funded services; this bill increases their visibility and potential call volume without additional funding.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Students gain direct, visible access to crisis resources at a critical touchpoint (their ID card), potentially reducing barriers to help-seeking during mental health emergencies. The requirement is low-cost for institutions and creates no new restrictions on student rights or remedies.