Lawmakers hear emotional testimony backing new Washington Boys and Men Commission House Bill 24-01 would create a Washington Boys and Men's Commission funded initially by non-state contributions; supporters from medical, labor, nonprofit and lived-experience backgrounds told personal stories of suicide, isolation and service gaps and urged coordinated policy responses.

Emotional testimonies pour in as House Bill 24-01 aims to create a Washington Boys and Men's Commission to tackle mental health, education, and workforce disparities without state funding.

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