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Bill > S1067
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Passed
12/23/2025
12/23/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/23/2025
12/23/2025
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Directs DHS to conduct landscape analysis of available mental health services.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of Human Services to conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of available mental health services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, which refers to people with significant hearing loss that can cause difficulties in processing spoken language. This analysis will assess the current and future needs for mental health professionals and support staff, including interpreters and those fluent in American Sign Language, across different regions of the state. It will also examine the mental health needs of this population, patient satisfaction, barriers to care, and the availability of resources and training for culturally affirmative and linguistically appropriate mental health services. Culturally affirmative mental health services are defined as those sensitive to the diverse cultural affiliations and needs of clients, including the deaf community and culture, while linguistically appropriate mental health services ensure that care is provided in the client's preferred or most effective communication method. The Commissioner will then report these findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature, and subsequently identify best practices and develop or identify training programs for mental health professionals and support staff, making this information publicly available online.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (80)
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Pam Lampitt (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Teresa Ruiz (D)*,
Heather Simmons (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
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),
Robert 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),
Owen Henry (R),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Dan Hutchison (D),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Andrea Katz (D),
Yvonne Lopez (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),
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),
Lisa Swain (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Latham Tiver (R),
Cleopatra Tucker (D),
Shirley Turner (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Andrew Zwicker (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.177. (on 12/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1067 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1067_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_R3.HTM |
| Veto (Conditional Veto) | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_V1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 2/20/25 2R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_S3.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 10/16/24; 2R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_E2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_R2.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 10/7/24 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_S2.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 9/26/24; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 3/14/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1067_I1.HTM |
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