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NJ A5341
NJ A5341Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.
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Introduced
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program in the Department of Human Services, which will provide grants to mental health providers to offer confidential mental health services to law enforcement officers and their immediate family members who are in a mental health crisis or suicidal. The bill recognizes the unique stresses and mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers and their families, and aims to create an environment where they feel comfortable seeking necessary mental health treatment. The bill appropriates $3 million to the Department of Human Services to fulfill the program's provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Linda Carter (D)*,
Bill Spearman (D)*,
Annette Chaparro (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 05/18/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5341 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 8/3/23; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5341_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement ALP 5/18/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5341_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5341_I1.HTM |
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