Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health, appropriating $500,000 to fund its operations. The center will research suicide causes, consequences, and prevention strategies - including individual, community, and societal factors - and develop evidence-based policies. It must collaborate with state agencies, train new researchers, and administer a competitive grant program for suicide research. The center will report annually to the Governor and Legislature on its work, funding, and research outcomes. The bill directly affects Rutgers School of Public Health and aims to improve statewide suicide prevention efforts through research.