NJ A3959

Requires residential mental health treatment facilities to obtain a license from the Commissioner of Health, with applicants demonstrating good moral character and compliance with minimum standards

Mandates facilities provide 24/7 structured care consistent with American Society of Addiction Medicine Level 3.5 standards for patients who don't require inpatient hospitalization

Prohibits residential mental health treatment facilities from operating at the same location as residential substance use disorders treatment facilities

Exempts residential mental health treatment facilities from the certificate of need requirement, eliminating the need for state approval before construction or renovation

Directs the Commissioner of Health to adopt regulations within 90 days, structured similarly to existing rules for residential substance use disorders treatment facilities