S.4342

Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.

Introduced·5/28/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4342 mandates emergency departments to inform parents of children in mental health crises about care management organizations.

New Jersey S4342 requires emergency departments in general hospitals to provide parents or guardians of children experiencing a mental health crisis with information about care management organizations. These organizations are county-based, nonprofit entities that offer face-to-face care management for youth with complex needs and their families. The information must include contact details for nearby local care management organizations. The act will take effect 90 days after its enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 28

Senate

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