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S 3301

Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success; appropriates $4.0 million.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Cryan and 7 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success with $4.0 million appropriation to support unspecified community and family support services.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Bill Summary · S 3301

Legislative bill overview

S 3301 establishes a new state Council for Community Recovery and Family Success in New Jersey and allocates $4.0 million in funding for its operations. The bill was introduced in May 2024 and is currently under review by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Why is this important

The bill addresses community recovery and family support services, areas that typically involve substance abuse treatment, mental health services, or social welfare programs. The $4.0 million appropriation represents a direct state investment in these services, though the specific programs and outcomes the council will fund remain unclear from the bill title alone.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding clarity: The bill lacks detail on how the $4.0 million will be allocated, what specific services will be prioritized, and whether this represents new funding or reallocation of existing resources
  • Council structure and oversight: Questions about the council's composition, decision-making authority, accountability measures, and how it will coordinate with existing state agencies
  • Program definition: "Community recovery and family success" is broad language that could encompass multiple policy areas, raising concerns about mission focus and measurable outcomes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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