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NJ A5514
Establishes Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $1 million.
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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $1 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program within the New Jersey 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 firefighters and their immediate family members. The bill appropriates $1 million to fund the program and directs the Commissioner of Human Services to develop an application process, selection criteria, and guidelines for the provision of these mental health services. The bill recognizes the high risk of mental health issues among firefighters and aims to create an environment where they and their families feel comfortable seeking necessary treatment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Bill Spearman (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Kevin Rooney (R),
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 06/05/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5514 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/24/23; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5514_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement ALP 6/5/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5514_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5514_I1.HTM |
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