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NJ A 5236

introduced

Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 5236 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 5236 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-28): Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading

What is NJ A 5236 about?

NJ A 5236 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5236?

Katz, Andrea, Carter, Linda S., Kennedy, James J. are the primary sponsors of NJ A 5236, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-06-08
Latest action
2026-09-28 — Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Katz, Andreaprimary
  • Carter, Linda S.primary
  • Kennedy, James J.primary
  • Verrelli, Anthony S.cosponsor
  • Reynolds-Jackson, Verlinacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-09-28

    Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading

    reading-2

  2. 2026-06-30

    Passed by the Assembly (77-0-0)

    passage

  3. 2026-06-28

    Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

    reading-2

  4. 2026-06-28

    Transferred to Assembly Budget Committee

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-06-08

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

  • Companion bill: S 4414 (2R)not in this corpus

Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5236

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