Bill
Bill > S3461
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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3461 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3461_I1.HTM |
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