The bill establishes the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Program within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. Its primary aim is to create a coordinated response for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises when interacting with law enforcement. The Attorney General is tasked with developing guidelines for mental health service providers to contract with law enforcement agencies, ensuring that mental health services are available 24/7. Participating law enforcement agencies, including the Division of State Police and various county and municipal police departments, must designate crisis response support coordinators to implement these guidelines.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the confidentiality of personal identifying information related to individuals involved in the ARRIVE Together Program, restricting its disclosure without consent or as mandated by law. It also provides legal protections for licensed mental health service providers contracted under the program, shielding them from civil liability for actions taken in good faith during crisis interventions. This legislation builds upon the existing Good Samaritan Act, reinforcing the commitment to safely address mental health crises while protecting the rights and privacy of individuals involved.