Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.
This New Jersey bill requires emergency departments at licensed general hospitals to give parents or guardians of children in mental health crises contact information for local care management organizations. These organizations are defined as county-based nonprofits that offer face-to-face support to youth with complex needs and their families. The law aims to connect families with community resources during urgent situations by ensuring this information is provided directly at the hospital. The changes will become effective 90 days after the bill is signed into law.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 28, 2026
Last action May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Kristin Corrado
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