Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.
S 1059 establishes a new grant program within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to provide confidential mental health services to law enforcement officers and their family members (defined as spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent living with the officer) experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts. The program awards $3 million in grants to licensed mental health providers who meet geographic criteria to ensure services are accessible within a one-hour travel distance. Providers must apply through a process developed by the Commissioner of Human Services, with applications reviewed and grants awarded based on available funds. The bill aims to address barriers preventing officers from seeking help by ensuring confidentiality and reducing travel burdens for those in need.
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
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Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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May 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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