New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S 4342 — Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SHH

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill requires emergency departments to inform parents when their children face a mental health crisis.

The bill mandates that emergency departments must provide specific information to parents whose children are undergoing a mental health crisis. This aims to ensure parents have crucial details to aid their children's care.

What this means for you
  • Families: Parents will receive important information about their children's mental health crises, helping them assist in care.

Summary

Children, mental health crisis-requires emerg dept prov cert info to parents

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4342 do?
Children, mental health crisis-requires emerg dept prov cert info to parents
Who sponsors S 4342?
S 4342 is sponsored by Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4342?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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