Provides for youth mental health care professionals in family court.
This bill establishes a new role for youth mental health care professionals within New Jersey's family court system to support cases involving individuals under 21. These professionals, who must be licensed social workers, psychologists, or psychiatrists with specific experience in youth trauma, will assist judges by identifying mental health needs, recommending interventions, and connecting families with appropriate services. The legislation grants these professionals access to confidential records held by the court and other agencies to better evaluate each case while providing them with immunity from liability when acting in good faith. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify which entities are authorized to view sensitive juvenile records, ensuring that the new professionals can legally access necessary information to perform their duties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 8, 2026
Last action Jun 8, 2026
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Jun 8, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrea Katz
DDemocratic
P
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
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