New JerseyNew Jersey would expand mental health support for pediatricians
New Jersey’s child and family agency would review its pediatric mental health program and expand remote specialist advice and training for member doctors.
What it does
The Department of Children and Families would review the state child mental health program and expand support for member pediatricians, including remote specialist advice and training.
Argument forRemote specialist advice and training could help program member doctors manage more children’s behavioral health needs in primary care.
Argument againstGathering detailed visit, hospital, and placement data could take time from providers and facilities that care for children.
More detail
The Department of Children and Families would evaluate the state child mental health program and expand support for its member pediatricians. The support would go to pediatric primary care doctors who belong to the Child Collaborative Mental Health Care Program, which serves children under their care and their families. Support includes remote consultations, equipment, specialist guidance, follow-up, referrals, and case-based training. The act would take effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd ReadingLatest
- Jun 30Passed by the Assembly (77-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 28Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jun 28Transferred to Assembly Budget CommitteeMinor
- Jun 8Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security CommitteeIntroduced
HealthcareMental Health