Mental Health Counseling for First Responders

Mental Health Counseling for First Responders - Healthcare Law Update - October 2025 - Brach Eichler
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10/1/2025

On August 21, 2025, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed in to law Assembly Bill No.5792, requiring employers to provide up to twelve hours of paid, confidential counseling for first responders after critical incidents, with up to twenty-four more hours if needed. Counseling is covered by workers’ compensation and must be available during work hours without using leave.

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