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NJ S3816
Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.
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Introduced
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
In Committee
06/12/2023
06/12/2023
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 within the Department of Human Services. The program will provide grants to mental health providers to offer confidential mental health services, including crisis and suicide prevention, to law enforcement officers and their family members. The bill appropriates $3 million to fund the program, and the Commissioner of Human Services will develop the application process, selection criteria, and program guidelines. The bill recognizes the high rates of mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers and their families, and aims to create an environment where they feel comfortable seeking necessary treatment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)*,
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Richard Codey (D),
Kristin Corrado (R),
Declan O'Scanlon (R),
Jean Stanfield (R),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/12/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3816 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/19/23; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3816_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3816_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SLP 6/12/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3816_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3816_I1.HTM |
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