S 4248 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes grant program in DCA for installation of suicide deterrents on certain infrastructure; appropriates $10 million.

This bill creates a $10 million grant program within the Department of Community Affairs to fund the installation of suicide deterrents on high-risk structures like bridges and parking garages. To receive funding, eligible entities must submit applications detailing the specific deterrents they plan to install, such as nets or barriers, and provide data on past suicide attempts at the site. The program prioritizes projects in areas with high suicide rates and requires recipients to use grant money for evidence-based solutions or secondary prevention methods like surveillance and emergency phones if primary deterrents are not feasible. Additionally, the bill mandates a study within one year to identify effective deterrent types and their costs, with the results published online.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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