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NJ S3461

NJ S3461
Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.


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Introduced
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services within the Department of the Treasury in New Jersey. The Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor and is responsible for supporting individuals with mental illness and addiction by helping them access treatment, ensuring they receive proper care, providing educational programs and counseling, and creating public awareness campaigns about the services available. The Ombudsman is required to treat communications received as confidential and issue an annual report to the Commissioner of Human Services, the Governor, and the Legislature with recommendations for improving the state's provision of services and support to individuals with mental health and addiction issues.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/12/2023)

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