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NJ A4225
NJ A4225Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires each emergency department of a general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) to provide each parent or guardian of a child, who presents to the emergency department experiencing a mental health crisis, with information about care management organizations, which information will include, but not limited to, contact information for nearby local care management organizations. The bill defines a "care management organization" to mean a county-based, nonprofit organization that provides face-to-face care management for youth with complex needs and their families.
AI Summary
This bill requires each emergency department of a general hospital to provide the parents or guardians of a child experiencing a mental health crisis with information about local care management organizations, including their contact information. A "care management organization" is defined as a county-based, non-profit organization that provides face-to-face care management for youth with complex needs and their families. The bill will take effect 90 days after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 05/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4225 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4225_I1.HTM |
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