# New Jersey A1673: "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.* New Jersey A1673, "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.*, is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Lampitt, Pamela R., Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-02-27 (Substituted by S1067 (2R)) (as of 2026-10-17). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A1673-2024-2025 - As of: 2026-10-17 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: New Jersey A1673 - State: New Jersey - Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025) - Title: "Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.* - Status: failed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2024-01-09 - Last action: 2025-02-27, Substituted by S1067 (2R) - Sponsors: Lampitt, Pamela R., Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 60 - Touches household money: no - Economic provisions PRIA read: 0 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview No economic impacts identified for this bill. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Lampitt, Pamela R. - Sponsor: Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), House - Sponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Atkins, Reginald W. - Cosponsor: Robert Auth (Republican), House - Cosponsor: John V. Azzariti Jr. M.D. (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: David Bailey Jr. (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Al Barlas (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Brian Bergen (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Linda S. Carter (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Robert D. Clifton (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Conaway, Herb - Cosponsor: Joe Danielsen (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Wayne P. DeAngelo (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Christopher P. DePhillips (Republican), House - Cosponsor: John DiMaio (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Aura K. Dunn (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Dawn Fantasia (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Victoria A. Flynn (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Hall, Garnet R. - Cosponsor: Dan Hutchison (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael Inganamort (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Andrea Katz (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Marenco, Julio - Cosponsor: Matsikoudis, Michele - Cosponsor: McCann Stamato, Barbara - Cosponsor: Gregory P. McGuckin (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Cody D. Miller (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: William F. Moen Jr. (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mu�oz, Nancy F. - Cosponsor: Gregory E. Myhre (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Annette Quijano (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Ramirez, Jessica - Cosponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Brian E. Rumpf (Republican), House - Cosponsor: William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Alex Sauickie (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Alexander Schnall (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sumter, Shavonda E. - Cosponsor: Lisa Swain (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Swift, Claire S. - Cosponsor: Torrissi, Michael - Cosponsor: Cleopatra G. Tucker (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael Venezia (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic), House ## Actions (5) - 2025-02-27: Substituted by S1067 (2R) (House) - 2025-02-20: REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House) - 2024-06-17: Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (House) - 2024-06-06: REP/ACA, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (House) - 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (House) ## Bill text - 02/28/25; 2R, 2025-02-28: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E1.PDF) - Assembly Appropriations (2/20/25 2R), 2025-02-28: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R2.PDF) - Assembly Appropriations Substitute (2/20/25 1R), 2025-02-21: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S3.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S3.PDF) - Assembly Aging and Human Services (6/6/24 1R), 2024-11-15: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R1.PDF) - 9/27/24; 1R, 2024-09-27: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E2.PDF) - Assembly Health Substitute (6/17/24 1R), 2024-06-18: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S2.PDF) - Assembly Aging and Human Services Substitute (6/6/24), 2024-06-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S1.PDF) - As Introduced, 2024-06-04: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_I1.PDF) ## Related bills - S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed) - S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed) - S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed) - S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed) - S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed) - S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Supers… (signed) ## Sources - [02/28/25; 2R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E1.HTM) - [02/28/25; 2R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E1.PDF) - [Assembly Appropriations (2/20/25 2R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R2.HTM) - [Assembly Appropriations (2/20/25 2R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R2.PDF) - [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (2/20/25 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S3.HTM) - [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (2/20/25 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S3.PDF) - [Assembly Aging and Human Services (6/6/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R1.HTM) - [Assembly Aging and Human Services (6/6/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_R1.PDF) - [9/27/24; 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E2.HTM) - [9/27/24; 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_E2.PDF) - [Assembly Health Substitute (6/17/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S2.HTM) - [Assembly Health Substitute (6/17/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S2.PDF) - [Assembly Aging and Human Services Substitute (6/6/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S1.HTM) - [Assembly Aging and Human Services Substitute (6/6/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_S1.PDF) - [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_I1.HTM) - [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A2000/1673_I1.PDF) ## Related - [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025) - [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025) - [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025) - [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025) - [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025) - [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025) - [New Jersey bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/new-jersey/bills) - [New Jersey state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/new-jersey) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A1673-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).