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NJ S193
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
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Permits operators of New Jersey's 988 crisis hotline and mental health crisis resources to make follow-up calls, texts, or chat messages to minors aged 16 and older who have been identified as high suicide risk, without requiring parental consent
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Follow-up communications are classified as brief supportive contact for suicide prevention purposes only and do not constitute behavioral health treatment, diagnosis, or clinical care
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Amends existing law (P.L.1968, c.230) that currently allows minors 16+ to consent to temporary outpatient behavioral health services but does not address post-crisis follow-up from hotline operators
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Addresses the youth mental health crisis in New Jersey, where suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows follow up communication from operators of telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources or 9-8-8 crisis hotline to minors at risk of committing suicide.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.238.
1/13/2026