S.4135

Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

Introduced·5/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in the Department of Health.

The bill establishes the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in the Department of Health, consolidating the functions of the existing New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council and the New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. The council would examine existing needs and services for those at risk of suicide, and make recommendations to suicide prevention entities. The council would consist of 25 members, including 13 ex officio members and 12 public members appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the General Assembly, and President of the Senate.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 11

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee