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NJ A3898
NJ A3898Expands involuntary commitment clinical testimony requirement to include wider range of mental health service providers.
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Introduced
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill expands the involuntary commitment clinical testimony requirement to include a wider range of mental health service providers. Current law provides that testimony from a psychiatrist is required to provide a clinical basis for the need for involuntary commitment to treatment. This amendment to current law permits nurse practitioners and physician assistants to also testify when establishing a clinical basis for the need for involuntary commitment to treatment.
AI Summary
This bill expands the involuntary commitment clinical testimony requirement to include a wider range of mental health service providers. Current law requires testimony from a psychiatrist to provide a clinical basis for the need for involuntary commitment to treatment. This bill allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are licensed and qualified to perform mental health examinations to also testify when establishing the clinical basis for involuntary commitment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 02/27/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3898 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3898_I1.HTM |
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