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NJ S3565
NJ S3565Establishes and allocates funds for program to provide mental health services to veterans; appropriates $2 million.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to provide grants to certain veterans organizations to provide mental health services to veterans. The veterans organizations will contract with mental health care professionals to provide the services. The bill appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Fund for the program. The bill defines "veterans organization" to mean a veterans organization that qualifies as a section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, or a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization. It also includes the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group and the New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a program that provides grants to specific veterans organizations to offer mental health services to veterans, with these organizations then hiring licensed mental health care professionals to deliver these services. A "veterans organization" is defined broadly to include those recognized as tax-exempt under federal law (specifically sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code), federally chartered Veterans' Service Organizations, and also explicitly includes the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group and New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese. The bill also appropriates $2 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund these grants, and the Commissioner is tasked with creating the necessary regulations to implement this program, which will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3565 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3565_I1.HTM |
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