S 2902 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

"Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act."

This bill establishes a statewide mobile crisis response system for adults with disabilities experiencing behavioral health emergencies. It requires mobile teams of mental health professionals to provide 72-hour in-home crisis response, including temporary stabilization at short-term centers if needed, followed by up to eight weeks of ongoing support through personalized stabilization plans. The law directly affects adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental illness in crisis, ensuring 24/7 access to emergency stabilization services without requiring hospitalization. Key provisions include mandating certified mobile teams, defining crisis response timelines, and creating individualized crisis stabilization plans to address immediate dangers and prevent future crises.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Raj Mukherji
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