The bill establishes a monthly Statewide 9-8-8 fee of $0.40 per line for New Jersey residents who subscribe to commercial mobile services or IP-enabled voice services, exempting those who receive benefits under the federal Lifeline program. The fee will be collected by the telecommunications companies upon payment of periodic bills and will be reported and paid to the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. The revenue generated from this fee will be credited to the newly created "9-8-8 Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline Trust Fund Account."

Funds from this account will be appropriated annually to cover expenses related to the 9-8-8 Lifeline, including the efficient routing of calls, provision of mental health services, and public awareness campaigns. The bill ensures that the money in the fund is used in accordance with the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020. This initiative aims to enhance the state's behavioral health crisis response system and improve access to mental health resources for residents.