Establishes Nicole's law, which provides for treatment of individuals with self-inflicted, life-threatening injuries

S 5296, "Nicole's Law," requires hospitals in the state to implement specific protocols for patients admitted with self-inflicted, life-threatening injuries like suicide attempts or drug overdoses. Hospitals must review a patient's history of such injuries, contact family/caregivers for background, and extend inpatient stays based on prior incidents. Upon discharge, hospitals must provide families with 48-hour notice, hold care planning meetings, connect patients to community-based mental health services, and schedule follow-up checks. The law also mandates clinical trials to offer crisis resources and referrals if participants disclose past suicide attempts. This directly affects hospitals, patients with repeated self-harm, and community mental health providers.