# N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-2: Definitions relative to elderly person suicide prevention

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-2
- **Heading:** Definitions relative to elderly person suicide prevention
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 2MM / Section 2MM-2

## Text

2. As used in this act: "Alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.). "Attempted suicide" means destructive behavior intended by the actor to result in the actor's harm or death. "Completed suicide" means a death that is known or reasonably suspected to have resulted from an intentional act of the deceased, regardless of whether it has been ruled a suicide by a medical examiner. "Council" means the New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Elderly person" means a person 65 years of age and older. "Licensed clinical social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 or subsection a. or d. of section 8 of P.L.1991, c.134 (C.45:15BB-1 et seq.). L.2005, c.274, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.325.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-1 Findings, declarations relative to elderly person suicide prevention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-2 Definitions relative to elderly person suicide prevention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-3 New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-4 Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-5 Findings, declarations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-6 Public solicitation, procurement process, contract services, crisis hotline centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-7 Statewide mobile behavioral health crisis response team, established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-8 Report to Department of Human Services, Governor, Legislature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-9 Implementation of 9-8-8 suicide prevention, behavioral health crisis hotline; study conducted, report to Governor, Legislature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-10 Commissioner of Human services, obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-11 Rules, regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C2MM_S2MM-11.md)

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