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S 4600

Supplemental appropriation of $35 million from General Fund to DHS to support Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers within 9-8-8 Continuum of Care.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Vin Gopal and 1 co-sponsor

NJ would provide a one-time $35 million General Fund appropriation to DHS to develop and operate Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers within the 9-8-8 crisis care framework.

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Bill Summary · S 4600

Bill Overview

  • Bill: S 4600
  • Session: 222
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey
  • Title: Supplemental appropriation of $35 million from General Fund to DHS to support Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers within 9-8-8 Continuum of Care
  • Sponsors: Vin Gopal (co-sponsor), Joe Vitale (co-sponsor)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks a supplemental appropriation of $35 million from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS).
  • The funds are intended to support Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers within the 9-8-8 Continuum of Care framework.
  • The overall aim is to enhance crisis response infrastructure, enabling immediate stabilization and continued care for individuals in mental health or behavioral health crises.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriation: Provides a one-time additional $35 million transfer from the General Fund to DHS.
  • Use of Funds: Designated for development, operation, and support of Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers that operate as part of the 9-8-8 crisis response system.
  • Scope within 9-8-8: Centers would function within New Jersey’s coordinated continuum of care for crisis services, aligning with the national 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline framework to divert non-traumatic crises away from emergency departments and police at times, toward specialized stabilization services.
  • Administration: DHS would presumably administer and allocate the funds to appropriate centers or programs, consistent with state purchasing, contracting, and grant/expense procedures (specific administrative details would be governed by existing DHS rules or subsequent implementing regulations).

Who/What is Affected

  • State Government: DHS receives and administers the new funds.
  • Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers: Facilities and programs that provide immediate stabilization, crisis intervention, and transition planning for individuals in mental health or behavioral health crisis.
  • Individuals in Crisis: Benefit from expanded capacity, enhanced staffing, and improved access to rapid stabilization services.
  • 9-8-8 Continuum of Care Providers: Organizations and partners within New Jersey’s crisis response network that operate or collaborate with crisis centers as part of the 9-8-8 framework.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Funding Action: The bill proposes a supplemental appropriation, which would require passage (and presumably a signature) to become law.
  • Implementation Timeline: Not specified in the bill summary provided; typically, supplemental appropriations are scheduled for immediate or fiscal-year-specific use as authorized, with subsequent reporting or auditing requirements to monitor expenditure and outcomes.
  • Oversight: As a DHS appropriation, related oversight, reporting on outcomes, and accountability measures would likely follow standard state processes for grant management, contract awards, and program evaluation.

Potential Impact

  • Short-Term: Increased financial resources to establish or expand Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers, potentially reducing wait times and reliance on higher-level emergency services for crises that can be stabilized in specialized settings.
  • Systemic: Strengthened 9-8-8 crisis response network in New Jersey, improving integration between crisis hotlines, mobile crisis teams, and in-person stabilization services.
  • Access and Equity: Expanded access to timely crisis care, which can benefit individuals who may otherwise encounter hospital admissions or law enforcement involvement during crises.

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

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