New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2540: Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2540 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr..