ASSEMBLY HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 5465

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 9, 2021

      The Assembly Human Services Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 5465.

This bill changes the effective date of P.L.2021, c.1, which concerns State contracts for mental health, behavioral health, and addiction services.

     Currently, the effective date of P.L.2021, c.1 is July 1, 2021 and applies to all contracts entered into or renewed on or after that date.  This bill changes the effective date to begin immediately and to apply to all contracts entered into or renewed with an effective date on or after June 30, 2021.

     As reported by the committee, Assembly Bill No. 5465 is identical to Senate Bill No. 3489 which was reported by the committee on this date.