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NJ S1067

Directs DHS to conduct landscape analysis of available mental health services.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
10/28/2024
Passed
02/27/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/12/2025

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Directs DHS to conduct landscape analysis of available mental health services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to address mental health services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in New Jersey, recognizing them as an underserved population with unique communication and cultural needs. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to conduct a detailed landscape analysis of mental health services available to deaf and hard of hearing clients, which will examine current workforce capabilities, patient needs, barriers to care, and future workforce pipeline. The analysis must include a cross-analysis of data about mental health professionals, support staff, and client needs, and will result in a report to the Governor and Legislature with recommended policies and initiatives. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of best practices and evidence-based training programs for mental health professionals working with deaf and hard of hearing clients. The legislation also establishes an advisory committee of 11 members, including at least six individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, to provide guidance on implementing these services. Key definitions are provided to clarify terms like "deaf," "hard of hearing," and "culturally affirmative mental health services," emphasizing the importance of communication access, linguistic appropriateness, and cultural sensitivity in mental health care for this population.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (89)

Linda Greenstein (D)*,  Pam Lampitt (D)*,  Carol Murphy (D)*,  Teresa Ruiz (D)*,  Heather Simmons (D)*,  Carmen Amato (R),  Reginald Atkins (D),  Bob Auth (R),  John Azzariti (R),  Rosaura Bagolie (D),  David Bailey (D),  Al Barlas (R),  Brian Bergen (R),  Tony Bucco (R),  Renee Burgess (D),  John Burzichelli (D),  Clinton Calabrese (D),  Linda Carter (D),  Rob Clifton (R),  Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),  Herbert Conaway (D),  Joe Danielsen (D),  Wayne DeAngelo (D),  Chris DePhillips (R),  Patrick Diegnan (D),  John DiMaio (R),  Margie Donlon (D),  Mitchelle Drulis (D),  Aura Dunn (R),  Dawn Fantasia (R),  Vicky Flynn (R),  Roy Freiman (D),  Vin Gopal (D),  Shama Haider (D),  Garnet Hall (D),  Owen Henry (R),  Jim Holzapfel (R),  Dan Hutchison (D),  Michael Inganamort (R),  Paul Kanitra (R),  Robert Karabinchak (D),  Andrea Katz (D),  Yvonne Lopez (D),  Julio Marenco (D),  Michele Matsikoudis (R),  Barbara McCann Stamato (D),  Greg McGuckin (R),  John McKeon (D),  Angela Mcknight (D),  Cody Miller (D),  Bill Moen (D),  Paul Moriarty (D),  Raj Mukherji (D),  Nancy Muñoz (R),  Gregory Myhre (R),  Declan O'Scanlon (R),  Ellen Park (D),  Joe Pennacchio (R),  Luanne Peterpaul (D),  Erik Peterson (R),  Eliana Pintor Marin (D),  Vince Polistina (R),  Nellie Pou (D),  Annette Quijano (D),  Jessica Ramirez (D),  Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),  Gabriel Rodriguez (D),  Brian Rumpf (R),  William Sampson (D),  Alex Sauickie (R),  Gerry Scharfenberger (R),  Holly Schepisi (R),  Alexander Schnall (D),  Bob Singer (R),  Parker Space (R),  Shanique Speight (D),  Brian Stack (D),  Sterley Stanley (D),  Shavonda Sumter (D),  Lisa Swain (D),  Claire Swift (R),  Britnee Timberlake (D),  Latham Tiver (R),  Mike Torrissi (R),  Cleopatra Tucker (D),  Shirley Turner (D),  Michael Venezia (D),  Anthony Verrelli (D),  Andrew Zwicker (D), 

Last Action

2nd Reading in the Senate on Concur. w/Governor's Recommend. (38-0) (on 06/02/2025)
(3 Companion Bills)

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