New JerseyNew Jersey would fund mental health care for veterans
New Jersey would fund grants that let eligible organizations hire qualified mental health professionals to provide care to veterans.
What it does
New Jersey would set aside $2 million for grants to eligible veterans’ and community groups. Recipients would hire state-authorized mental health professionals to serve veterans.
Argument forPaying eligible groups to hire mental health professionals could give veterans more places to seek care.
Argument againstSetting aside $2 million from the state’s General Fund could leave less money available for other public services.
More detail
New Jersey would establish a grant program and set aside $2 million from its General Fund. Eligible recipients include veterans’ groups with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt status, federally chartered veterans’ service organizations, the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group, and the New Jersey Catholic Charities Diocese. Recipients must contract with mental health professionals licensed or otherwise authorized under New Jersey law in covered fields, including medicine, counseling, and social work. The bill would take effect immediately upon 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
- Oct 22Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations CommitteeLatest
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
Mental HealthVeterans