A3278

Requires reporting of suicide attempts made by first responders.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3278 mandates reporting of suicide attempts and deaths by first responders to the Division of Mental Health Services.

New Jersey A3278 requires every case of attempted suicide or death by suicide by a first responder to be reported to the Director of the Division of Mental Health Services in the Department of Human Services. This bill defines "first responder" to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. The Division of Mental Health Services will maintain a database of these incidents without identifying individuals.

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Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee