New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1797

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.

Impact

The proposed legislation allocates $500,000 from the state's General Fund to support the center's establishment and operations. This financial commitment is significant as it marks a dedicated effort by the state to address mental health issues surrounding suicide. Additionally, the center will engage with various state departments to collect data essential for informed research, indicating an expansive collaboration across different sectors. Its establishment is expected to enhance suicide prevention efforts within New Jersey, potentially leading to improved health outcomes and societal benefits.

Summary

Bill A1797 proposes the establishment of a New Jersey Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health. The center aims to conduct extensive research on the causes and prevention methods regarding suicide. It is tasked with generating scientific evidence that will underpin effective suicide prevention strategies, focusing on individual, community, and societal factors that contribute to suicide incidences. The legislation reflects a proactive approach to a public health crisis, underscoring the critical need for informed policies based on robust research.

Contention

A potential point of contention may arise regarding the allocation of state funds, as critics could question the effectiveness and efficiency of such expenditures. Furthermore, while advocates for mental health view this as a much-needed initiative, there may be concerns regarding the center’s ability to recruit and retain skilled researchers, ensuring the quality of research outputs. Overall, the bill is poised to catalyze a more informed and research-driven approach to combating suicide, but it may invite scrutiny further along in its implementation.

Companion Bills

NJ S2578

Carry Over Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health.

NJ A4154

Carry Over Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.

NJ S2141

Same As Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health.

Previously Filed As

NJ A4154

Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.

NJ S2141

Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health.

NJ S2578

Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health.

NJ A2434

Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

NJ A1682

Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

NJ A4512

Codifies various centers and programs at Rutgers University - Newark; appropriates $6.5 million.

NJ A3681

Establishes New Jersey Educator Scholarship Program; appropriates $3 million.

NJ A1199

Establishes NJ Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden; appropriates up to $500,000.

NJ S1662

Requires NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to prepare report regarding suicide prevention instruction in public schools.

NJ A1072

Establishes Military Suicide Prevention Task Force.

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