# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months

### Subtitle 4. Commemorative Days

#### Section 7-418

(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim September 30 as Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.

(b) The proclamation shall declare Maryland Veterans Suicide  Prevention Day:

  (1) a day of reflection, recollection, and determination for Maryland veterans, service members, family members, and all Marylanders to remember the human tragedy that is associated with veteran suicide; and

  (2) a pledge to our veteran community to:

    (i) work to destigmatize mental health support;

    (ii) create more opportunities for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need; and

    (iii) encourage veterans to reach out for help.

---

Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)