A5236

Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.

Chamber Passed·6/30/26

New Jersey A5236 mandates the Department of Children and Families to enhance statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for.

New Jersey A5236 requires the Department of Children and Families to oversee and implement policies to strengthen pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families. This includes expanding services provided by the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative, analyzing and recommending adjustments to payment structures for pediatric primary care physicians, and increasing transparency and accountability within contracted system administrators.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 77–0 · Jun 30
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 28

2:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

Jun 28

4:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

History

Jun 30

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (77-0-0)

Jun 28

Assembly

Transferred to Assembly Budget Committee

Jun 28

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading