New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2915: Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2915 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14. Primary sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Joe Vitale (Democratic). 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 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Mukherji | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Joe Vitale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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