S.1068

Establishes and allocates funds for program to provide mental health services to veterans; appropriates $2 million.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Establishes a program to provide mental health services to veterans through grants to certain organizations.

The bill establishes a program to provide grants to recognized veterans organizations for mental health services to veterans. These organizations will contract with licensed mental health care professionals to deliver the services. The bill allocates $2 million from the General Fund for this purpose. It defines "veterans organization" to include certain tax-exempt organizations and specific groups like the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group and the New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee