Requires DOH to conduct study on causes of youth suicide.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to study the causes and risk factors of youth suicide in the state. The study must examine specific factors like mental illness, substance use, trauma, family history, and social withdrawal, while respecting privacy laws. Within 180 days, the DOH must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature with findings and recommendations for potential policy changes. The bill directly affects New Jersey youth by focusing on understanding suicide causes to inform future prevention efforts.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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