Bill
S 2915
Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.
2026-2027 Regular Session
Introduced by Raj Mukherji and 1 co-sponsor
New Jersey bill lowers age for independent behavioral health care consent from 16 to 14, expanding teen autonomy while reducing parental involvement in mental health decisions.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee