New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1601: Encourages expansion of community mental health programs to include mental health services to veterans; prohibits veterans from being denied county mental health services.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1601 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Encourages expansion of community mental health programs to include mental health services to veterans; prohibits veterans from being denied county mental health services. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr., Kristin Corrado (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amato, Carmen F., Jr.; Kristin Corrado (Republican).