New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1980: Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1980 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities. Primary sponsor: Holly Schepisi (Republican), John Burzichelli (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Schepisi | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| John Burzichelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Lagana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee