S.1227

Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S1227 establishes a grant program for mental health services for law enforcement officers and their families.

New Jersey S1227 establishes the Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program within the Department of Human Services. The program aims to award grants to mental health providers to offer confidential services to law enforcement officers and their families experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts. The bill defines "mental health provider" and "law enforcement officer," and mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to develop an application process for grants, establish selection criteria, and consider geographical factors to ensure accessibility.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

Feb 19

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 19

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee