New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5137: Establishes State-funded roster of mental health professionals to perform competency evaluations in criminal cases; makes appropriation.

In committee Last action May 28, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5137 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes State-funded roster of mental health professionals to perform competency evaluations in criminal cases; makes appropriation. Primary sponsor: Sean Kean (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sean Kean (Republican).