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NJ S3013
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
- Imposes a $0.40 monthly fee per line on New Jersey residents subscribing to commercial mobile services or IP-enabled voice services to fund the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system.
- Exempts mobile service users receiving federal Lifeline program benefits from the fee.
- Creates the "9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Hotline Trust Fund Account" in the Department of the Treasury to collect and manage fee revenues.
- Directs funds to support 988 Lifeline Contact Centers, Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams, crisis stabilization services at designated facilities, and public awareness campaigns.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to submit an annual report by December 31st detailing fund collections, expenditures, service expansion, gaps in coverage, and recommendations for fee adjustments.
Legislative Description
Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations2/9/2026
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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