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NJ S1068
NJ S1068Establishes and allocates funds for program to provide mental health services to veterans; appropriates $2 million.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish a program to provide grants to certain veterans organizations to provide mental health services to veterans. The veterans organizations will contract with mental health care professionals to provide the services. The bill appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Fund for the program. The bill defines "veterans organization" to mean a veterans organization that qualifies as a section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, or a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization. It shall also include the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group and the New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish a program that provides grants to certain veterans organizations to contract with mental health care professionals and offer mental health services to veterans. The bill defines "veterans organization" as a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code or a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization, and also includes the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group and the New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese. The bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund for this program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1068 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1068_I1.HTM |
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