NJ S1039

Requires the Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and South Jersey Transportation Authority to each conduct and complete a study within one year identifying bridges and overpasses under their jurisdiction that pose significant suicide threats.

Studies must evaluate suicide threat based on bridge height, location, potential transportation hazards, and history of suicide occurrences at each site.

Mandates construction of suicide prevention barriers (physical barriers to deter jumping) on all state-jurisdiction bridges and overpasses determined to pose significant suicide threats where structurally feasible.

Requires secondary prevention measures where physical barriers are infeasible, including surveillance systems, emergency phones connected to crisis hotlines, increased patrols, and informational signs directing individuals to support services.

Excludes local and county bridges and overpasses from the requirements; applies only to structures carrying state roads and highways.