S 3662 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes temporary Pandemic PTSD Task Force.

This bill establishes a temporary Pandemic PTSD Task Force within New Jersey's Department of Human Services. It directly affects first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs), healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.), and other frontline workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemics. The task force - comprising 21 members including experts, healthcare workers with PTSD experience, and state officials - will study the prevalence of pandemic-related PTSD among these groups and develop recommendations for identification and treatment. The task force must submit its report within a set timeframe, focusing on best practices to support affected workers.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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