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Bill > A953
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Mental illness impacts approximately 44 million people, but many people with mental illness do not get professional help or delay getting professional help. Directors in a workplace are in a unique position to provide assistance to those dealing with mental illness, and the State, as an employer, should provide its directors with the necessary training to recognize and help those dealing with mental illness. This bill requires the Civil Service Commission to ensure that every State employee with director status receives mental health first aid training. The commission will establish appropriate requirements for the training, and each employer will provide a list of directors in need of training to the commission. The training will include, at a minimum, information regarding common mental health disorders that may arise, information to assist in recognizing early signs of mental health problems and who may need professional mental health services, and information on appropriate intervention and referral strategies.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Civil Service Commission ensure all State employees with director status receive mental health first aid training, which is a program designed to teach individuals how to help someone experiencing a mental health problem, crisis, or substance abuse issue. A "director" is defined as a State employee with the authority to manage and guide the work of others, take corrective action, or lead a State agency or department. The training will cover common mental health disorders, how to recognize early signs of mental health problems, identify individuals who may need professional help, and provide appropriate intervention and referral strategies. Each State employer will be responsible for submitting a list of directors requiring this training to the commission, which will then establish the specific requirements for the training and adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the act.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A953 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/953_I1.HTM |
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