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NJ A1622
NJ A1622Establishes toll free helpline for first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes toll free helpline for first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a toll-free helpline for first responders, healthcare workers, and other frontline workers who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The helpline will be accessible 24/7 and operated by individuals familiar with PTSD and the unique emotional and psychological challenges faced by these workers and their families. The bill also requires the confidentiality of callers' information, with limited exceptions to address severe cases that may result in harm. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the act, which will take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1622 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1622_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1622_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1622_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1622_I1.PDF |
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