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NJ S3565

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental health services to veterans through recognized veterans organizations

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Fund to fund grants for veterans organizations to contract with licensed mental health care professionals

  • Eligible grant recipients include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt veterans organizations, federally chartered Veterans' Service Organizations, the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group, and the New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese

  • Mental health care professionals must be licensed under New Jersey Title 45 by boards including Medical Examiners, Psychological Examiners, Social Work Examiners, Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, or related committees

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes and allocates funds for program to provide mental health services to veterans; appropriates $2 million.

Military and Veterans' Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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