S 3099 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates New Jersey Mental Health Residential Reform Treatment Act.

This bill creates a new licensure pathway for non-hospital inpatient mental health treatment facilities in New Jersey, specifically for adolescents (12-21) and adults requiring 45-120 days of comprehensive care. It mandates strict standards including national accreditation, specific staffing ratios (like licensed psychiatrists and trauma-informed therapists), mandatory staff training, and facility safety protocols. The bill also establishes a workforce program to address mental health professional shortages through training grants, loan forgiveness, and salary incentives. These licensed facilities must integrate with existing care systems, submit annual outcome reports, and operate under oversight by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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