Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Senate Bill 3212 · Requires managed care plans, SHBP and SEHBP, to provide for reasonable accommodation in accessing providers for persons with physical disabilities.

Sent October 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3219 · Establishes Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and certification program for child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; appropriates $10 million.

Sent October 19, 2015 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3220 · Establishes a process to integrate certain health data and other data from publicly supported programs for population health research.*

Sent October 19, 2015 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3149 · Requires narcotic and drug abuse treatment centers to offer Hepatitis C testing to clients.

Sent September 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3150 · Prohibits any reimbursement for donation of cadaveric fetal tissue and prohibits use of cadaveric fetal tissue in research for cosmetic treatment.

Sent September 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3155 · Requires adult recipients of Work First NJ benefits to engage in community service.

Sent September 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3162 · Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical marijuana patients.

Sent September 24, 2015 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3165 · Requires anyone receiving opioid antidote to treat drug overdose be provided with information concerning substance treatment programs and resources.

Sent September 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3167 · Enters New Jersey in multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.*

Sent September 24, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3126 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.

Sent August 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3128 · Establishes "New Jersey Task Force on Abuse of Persons who are Elderly or Disabled."

Sent August 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3135 · Requires certain protocols for reporting absences in licensed child care centers.

Sent August 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3118 · Requires DCPP to implement policies and procedures to ensure caseworker safety; "Leah's Law." *

Sent July 23, 2015 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3911 · Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice services.*

Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3056 · Requires certain notifications for termination of services to persons with developmental disabilities and providers.

Sent June 29, 2015 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3060 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; upgrades crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3065 · Requires Public Health Counsel to promulgate rules and regulations for use of quality control programs in bio-analytical and clinical laboratories.*

Sent June 29, 2015 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3068 · "The Child and Family Suicide Prevention Act;" requires training related to screening for suicide prevention for pediatricians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses.

Sent June 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3071 · Establishes Mike Adler Aphasia Task Force to assess needs of persons with aphasia, and their families, and ensure adequate provision of support services and information thereto.*

Sent June 29, 2015 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3051 · Strengthens requirements for accreditation, inspection, and general oversight of "surgical practices."

Sent June 25, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3052 · Clarifies DHS authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities; requires background checks and other protections for residents of residential substance abuse facilities.

Sent June 25, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3047 · Reduces ambulatory care facility assessment.

Sent June 22, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3709 · Establishes public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of leaving children unattended in and around motor vehicles.

Sent June 15, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2988 · Permits smoking in certain facilities for purpose of medical or scientific health-related research.

Sent June 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2997 · Allows dispensation of certain nutritional supplements by physician or podiatric physician.

Sent June 11, 2015 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2999 · Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS.

Sent June 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3009 · Requires DOH license additional angioplasty facilities, with at least one facility in each county.

Sent June 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3017 · Establishes New Jersey Advisory Council on Home and Community-Based Settings to implement DHS Statewide Transition Plan.

Sent June 11, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2956 · Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150% of Medicare.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2959 · Requires hospital patient's medical record to include notation if patient has Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2960 · Establishes requirements for training programs for homemaker-home health aides in care of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.*

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2961 · Clarifies that Alzheimer's disease and related disorders may be listed as secondary cause of death on death certificate when appropriate.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2963 · Requires DOH to provide information about crib safety on its Internet website.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2969 · Requires retail establishments to allow persons with certain medical conditions access to employee restrooms.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2980 · Revises certain requirements concerning provision of emergency medical services.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 431 · Requires clinical laboratory that provides services for accountable care organization to establish clinical laboratory testing advisory board.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 807 · Requires managed care plans, SHBP, and SEHBP to provide for reasonable accommodation in accessing providers for persons with physical disabilities.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2477 · Establishes requirements for pharmacists to dispense biological products.*

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3955 · Requires development and maintenance of database to advise public about open bed availability in residential substance use disorders treatment facilities.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2931 · Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice services.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2941 · Prohibits transfer of individuals with developmental disabilities from out-of-State to in-State placements if written objection provided and one or more conditions exists.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2872 · Requires Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly to develop informational posters describing phone-based complaint procedure, to be conspicuously displayed in certain facilities.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2876 · Requires certain surgical practices and ambulatory care facilities licensed in this State to be owned by hospital or medical school located in the State.*

Sent May 14, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2877 · Prohibits sale or distribution of liquid nicotine except in child-resistant containers.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2878 · Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.*

Sent May 14, 2015 · Reported out after 210 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2883 · Prohibits smoking in automobiles when children are present.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

Senate Bill 2884 · Permits administration of epinephrine auto-injector device by persons who complete approved educational program.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2894 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for personal care services.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2895 · "Uncompensated Pending Medicaid Beneficiary Payment Relief Act"; provides compensation relief to nursing facilities when resident's Medicaid eligibility determination is delayed more than 90 days.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2898 · Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2899 · Authorizes transfer of excess medical marijuana inventory between alternative treatment centers.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3084 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3726 · Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3928 · "Uncompensated Pending Medicaid Beneficiary Payment Relief Act"; provides compensation relief to nursing facilities when resident's Medicaid eligibility determination is delayed more than 90 days.*

Sent May 7, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 46 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4167 · Requires DHS to notify enrollees in Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly of Medicare eligibility.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4168 · Requires providers to submit to DHS expenditure details of enrollees in Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4169 · Requires DHS to monitor utilization and billing of services for Medicaid home and community-based long-term care.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4286 · Authorizes transfer of excess medical marijuana inventory between alternative treatment centers.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2850 · Requires DHS to prioritize placement of parents of children receiving services from DCPP in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2796 · Permits local health boards to require minimum temperature of 70 degrees from October through April in certain buildings occupied by seniors and disabled persons.

Sent March 12, 2015 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2806 · Removes restrictions on convicted drug offenders receiving general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Sent March 12, 2015 · Reported out after 273 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2813 · Clarifies statutory exemptions from mandatory immunizations for students.

Sent March 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2815 · Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesale distributors accept and provide a rebate for certain returned drugs.

Sent March 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2827 · Transfers Division of Mental Health Advocacy to DHS; re-titles director as Mental Health Advocate; provides diversion for mental health treatment for persons subject to prosecution in municipal court; appropriates $15,000,000.

Sent March 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 622 · Prohibits sale of certain products containing dextromethorphan to minors under 18 years of age.*

Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1041 · Exempts Holocaust reparations payments from legal process, and from estate recovery under Medicaid program.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2773 · Requires clinical laboratory that provides services for accountable care organization to establish clinical laboratory testing advisory board.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2779 · Requires posting of information about availability of services from substance abuse treatment facilities on county and DHS websites.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2781 · Provides exception to "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" authorizing establishment of hookah lounges under certain circumstances.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4133 · Allows dispensation of certain nutritional supplements by physician or podiatric physician.

Sent February 24, 2015 · Reported out after 289 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2770 · Authorizes establishment of Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts for persons with certain disabilities.**

Sent February 24, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2740 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain child and dependent care expenses.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2750 · Requires providers to submit to DHS expenditure details of enrollees in Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2751 · Requires DHS to notify enrollees in Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly of Medicare eligibility.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2752 · Requires DHS to monitor utilization and billing of services for Medicaid home and community-based long-term care.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2754 · Requires continuing care retirement communities to provide residents with information on influenza vaccines for older adults.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2756 · Provides for notification of next-of-kin in event of death of senior citizen in senior housing facility.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Reported out after 315 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2758 · Provides dedicated funding for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.

Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3435 · "Boys & Girls Clubs Keystone Law"; permits minors to give consent for behavioral health care.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3630 · Provides for notification of next-of-kin in event of death of senior citizen in senior housing facility.*

Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 319 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2719 · Makes changes to procedures used by medical examiners for autopsies or dissections performed over religious objections.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2728 · Requires pharmacies to install and maintain secure prescription medication drop-off receptacles, and Division of Consumer Affairs to post receptacle location information online.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2729 · Authorizes health care practitioners to provide health care services through telemedicine.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2730 · Restricts sale, lease, and use of certain ultrasound equipment and distribution of images created by ultrasound equipment; establishes registration requirements for certain organizations using such equipment.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2715 · Establishes "Hazardous Drug Safe Handling Act;" requires DOLWD to promulgate standards and regulations concerning safe handling of hazardous drugs by health care personnel.

Sent January 29, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2601 · Allows student with disability to bring service animal on school bus.

Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2676 · Exempts Holocaust reparations payments from legal process, and from estate recovery under Medicaid program.

Sent December 22, 2014 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1951 · Establishes Medicaid Smart Card Pilot Program.

Sent December 18, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2709 · Establishes "MVP Emergency Alert System" for missing persons with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.*

Sent December 18, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2668 · Establishes "MVP Emergency Alert System" for missing persons with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.*

Sent December 18, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1102 · Provides for licensure of dementia care homes by DOH.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Reported out after 175 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3963 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3976 · Requires DHS to ensure that expedited benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are made available to certain households.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2661 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2662 · Requires DHS to ensure that expedited benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are made available to certain households.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2631 · Provides for involuntary commitment to treatment for substance use disorders.

Sent December 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2640 · Establishes New Jersey Caregiver Task Force to evaluate and provide recommendations on caregiver support services.

Sent December 11, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2644 · Requires development and maintenance of database to advise public about open bed availability in residential substance use disorders treatment facilities.

Sent December 11, 2014 · Reported out after 364 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2580 · Allows nonprofit organizations to serve food made from wild game animals at charity and fundraising events and meetings.

Sent December 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2582 · Permits religious institutions to request DCF conduct child abuse record checks of certain prospective and current employees and volunteers.

Sent December 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2589 · Requires DOH to establish pilot program to test feasibility of increasing number of contracted early intervention service providers in areas experiencing significant population growth.*

Sent December 8, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2591 · Requires installation of baby-changing stations in certain public restrooms.

Sent December 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2600 · Prohibits transfer of individuals with developmental disabilities from out-of-State to in-State placements under certain conditions.*

Sent December 8, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2621 · Requires DHS to use funds awarded from performance bonuses to increase staffing for processing certain applications and providing certain services.

Sent December 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2270 · "Aid in Dying for the terminally Ill Act"; permits qualified terminally ill patient to self-administer medication to end life in humane and dignified manner.**

Sent December 1, 2014 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3453 · Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.*

Sent December 1, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3504 · Requires DHS to use and update NJ Elder Index and related data to the extent possible.*

Sent December 1, 2014 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3690 · Allows student with disability to bring service animal on school bus.

Sent December 1, 2014 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2560 · Requires DOH to authorize Jersey City to issue certified copies of birth certificates by September 1, 2015.

Sent December 1, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2554 · Requires DHS to develop timeline for use by individuals with developmental disabilities to gain benefit of State and federal programs; requires posting timeline on DHS, DCF, and DOE websites.

Sent October 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2525 · Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."

Sent October 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2496 · Requires labeling of foods containing genetically engineered material.

Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2499 · Requires sober living homes and other substance abuse aftercare treatment facilities to provide certain notifications to next-of-kin when patient is released from care; designated as "Nick Rohdes' Law." *

Sent October 16, 2014 · Reported out after 431 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2503 · "Boys & Girls Clubs Keystone Law"; permits minors to give consent for behavioral health care.

Sent October 16, 2014 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2504 · Revises certain financial reporting requirements imposed on general hospitals.

Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2483 · "Tyler Banuls' Law"; provides protections for children with developmental disabilities receiving services from DCF.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2486 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2435 · Provides Medicaid coverage for advance care planning.

Sent October 9, 2014 · Reported out after 123 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2436 · Prohibits sale of certain products containing dextromethorphan to minors under 18 years of age.*

Sent October 9, 2014 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2450 · Eliminates penalties for asset transfers up to $500 per month during look-back period for determining eligibility for Medicaid long-term care services.

Sent October 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2459 · Establishes the Task Force on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in DOH.

Sent October 9, 2014 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2366 · Requires health care practitioners to inform patients of addiction potential of controlled dangerous substances prior to issuing prescription.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2367 · Requires review of Core Curriculum Content Standards to ensure guidence for substance abuse instruction provided to public school students incorporates most recent evidence-based standards and practices.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2368 · Makes FY 2015 supplemental appropriation to DHS for $5 million for substance abuse prevention, and requires substance abuse prevention programs to be evidence-based.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2369 · Codifies "Project Medicine Drop" program; requires Division of Consumer Affairs to maintain secure prescription medicine drop-off receptacles at certain law enforcement agencies.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2370 · Requires pharmacies and prescribers to notify patients about how to ensure proper and safe disposal of unused prescription drugs.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2371 · Directs poison control and drug information program to establish clearinghouse of drug overdose information, report on trends, and provide education on safe storage and disposal of medications; appropriates $500,000.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2372 · Authorizes Attorney General to coordinate Statewide law enforcement efforts against opioid drug abuse.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2373 · Requires Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to annually prepare substance use treatment provider performance report, and make available to public.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2374 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2375 · Provides for licensure of ambulatory care facilities to provide integrated primary care services including behavioral health care.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2376 · Establishes remote medical consultation assistance grant program in DOH.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2377 · Directs certain four-year public institutions of higher education to establish substance abuse recovery housing program.

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2378 · Extends "Overdose Prevention Act" immunity provisions to certain professionals and professional entities, and permits needle exchange programs to obtain standing order for opioid antidote.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2379 · Requires establishment of processes to identify Medicaid eligible incarcerated individuals who are awaiting pre-trial release determinations, are being released following period of incarceration, or are undergoing inpatient hospital treatment.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2380 · Requires DHS and DOC to formulate joint arrangement and plan to ensure provision of mental health and substance use disorder services to inmates.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2381 · Permits successful completion of special probation drug court program notwithstanding use od medication-assisted treatment.*

Sent September 22, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2383 · Establishes Special Needs Work-for-Housing Pilot Program within Department of Human Services to provide certain individuals with supportive housing in exchange for work activity or alternative work experience.

Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2400 · Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

Sent September 18, 2014 · Reported out after 172 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2402 · Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.

Sent September 18, 2014 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2406 · Phases out ambulatory care facility assessment over five years.

Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2337 · Provides for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare coverage and reimbursement for health care services provided through telemedicine.

Sent August 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2342 · Dedicates $140,000 of revenue from motor vehicle violations to DHS for brain injury services.

Sent August 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2343 · Prohibits existing child care subsidy recipient from being treated as a new applicant for subsidy after moving to a new county of residence.

Sent August 11, 2014 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2312 · Revises laws concerning access to medical marijuana.

Sent July 31, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2305 · Requires DHS to develop specific criteria for eligibility of individuals with developmental disabilities for services from adult day health services facilities.

Sent July 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2278 · Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.

Sent June 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2272 · Requires hospitals implement Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection prevention programs in all units except inpatient psychiatric units.

Sent June 26, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 228 · Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.*

Sent June 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2717 · Requires one-time application for requesting services for individuals with developmental disabilities from DCF and DHS.

Sent June 23, 2014 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2239 · Provides for drug testing of certain recipients of Work First New Jersey program benefits.

Sent June 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1863 · Permits new cigar bar or cigar lounge to be opened under certain circumstances.

Sent June 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2186 · Establishes "Right to Try Act" permitting terminally ill patients to access investigational drugs and treatment.

Sent June 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2190 · Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent June 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2191 · Requires Medicaid coverage for diabetes self-management education, training, services, and equipment for patients diagnosed with diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes.*

Sent June 16, 2014 · Reported out after 542 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2198 · Imposes moratorium on DHS transitions and transfers of residents of State developmental centers until certain conditions are met.

Sent June 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2201 · Authorizes youth camps to maintain supply of epinephrine and permit trained employees to administer epinephrine to camp members suffering from anaphylaxis.

Sent June 16, 2014 · Reported out after 182 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2231 · Requires DHS to use and update NJ Elder Index and related data to the extent possible.*

Sent June 16, 2014 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2139 · Requires food and ingredients to be labeled with FDA approval status.

Sent June 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2158 · Requires necessary services and supports to be provided to former residents of developmental centers transitioning to community placements.*

Sent June 9, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 945 · Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.

Sent June 2, 2014 · Reported out after 189 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1101 · "Let Them Be Little Act"; provides for screening newborn infants for MPS I and MPS II.*

Sent June 2, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 24 days, 39–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1244 · Permits sale of home-baked goods under certain circumstances.

Sent June 2, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2955 · Establishes certain requirements for hospitals regarding patient-designated caregivers.

Sent June 2, 2014 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2127 · Establishes certain requirements for hospitals regarding patient-designated caregivers.

Sent June 2, 2014 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2110 · Requires nursing homes to offer form designating beneficiary of personal needs allowance accounts from incoming and current residents.*

Sent May 19, 2014 · Reported out after 266 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2114 · Establishes "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" pilot program in Camden County; appropriates $250,000.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2117 · Requires installation of certain emergency fire systems in certain situations.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2119 · Implements certain recommendations of the SCI report entitled "Scenes from an Epidemic" concerning prescription drug and herion abuse.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 210 days

Senate Bill 2072 · Requires hospital employees assist uninsured patients with creating account to apply for insurance coverage through Federally-Facilitated Marketplace.

Sent May 12, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2073 · Establishes "Fund to Prevent Use of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices"; supports activities to prevent use and promote awareness of associated health conditions.

Sent May 12, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2018 · Requires insurers to provide information about organ donation and allows insurers to limit reimbursement for organ transplant if recipient has not made gift pursuant to Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2027 · Requires family day care providers and certain household members to undergo criminal history record background checks.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2047 · Clarifies DHS authority to license and regulate sober living homes.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2064 · "Reproductive Donation Safety Act."

Sent May 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2065 · Requires one-time application for requesting services for individuals with developmental disabilities from DCF and DHS.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2066 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2067 · Permits change in case manager for persons with developmental disabilities under certain circumstances.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1919 · Allows gross income tax deductions totaling $300,000 over five taxable years for certain primary care physicians.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1939 · Makes various statutory changes to "Child Care Licensing Act."

Sent April 28, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1948 · Revises certain provisions of New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program concerning reporting of and access to information, and mandatory use by practitioners and pharmacists.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1956 · Requires health insurers, group health plans, SHBP, and SEHBP to share certain health benefits information with Medicaid and other State programs.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1957 · Requires complaint for guardianship of a person receiving services from Division of Developmental Disabilities to include one of documents identified in bill.*

Sent April 28, 2014 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1961 · Establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures in emergency shelters, rooming and boarding houses, and certain nursing homes and residential health care facilities.*

Sent April 28, 2014 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1968 · Prohibits sale of flavored cigars.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1998 · Revises certain provisions of New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Reported out after 231 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1871 · Requires mandatory registration of family child care providers; requires family child care providers to undergo criminal history record background checks.

Sent March 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1891 · Prohibits DCF from placing children in out-of-State residential child care facilities.

Sent March 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1893 · Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families; qualifies families to receive additional nutritional assistance.

Sent March 27, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1914 · Provides for conscientious exemption to mandatory immunizations.

Sent March 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 636 · Requires DOH to establish uniform standards for retail food establishment health and sanitary evaluation placards.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 865 · Provides for electronic scanning of certain certificates for initiating court proceedings for involuntary commitment.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1080 · Prohibits smoking at public parks and beaches.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1098 · Requires DHS and DMVA to conduct or contract for follow-up studies of former residents transitioning to community from their facilities.*

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1817 · Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1818 · Supplemental appropriation to DOH for $7,560,000 for anti-tobacco programs.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1819 · Provides for coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1832 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products in vending machines with certain exceptions.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1845 · Establishes Medicaid demonstration project to cover room and board services for certain terminally ill patients in the home or other non-institutional setting.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 626 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1856 · Requires DCA to post on its website information about inspection reports for residential health care facilities, boarding homes, and emergency shelters for the homeless, and requires notifications to DHS and counties.*

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1858 · Requires hepatitis B to be considered a priority under "Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative."

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1867 · Imposes a wholesale sales and use tax rate on tobacco products, imposes tax on electronic cigarettes and similar nicotine delivery products, changes tax base, and requires licenses to conduct business in tobacco products.*

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1624 · Establishes prescription drug donation repository program.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1627 · Establishes School Asthma Protocol Task Force.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1629 · Prohibits smoking in certain outdoor public places.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1639 · Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1640 · Provides for philosophical exemption to mandatory immunizations.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1661 · "Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensing Act."

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1705 · Establishes requirements for pharmacists to dispense biological products.*

Sent March 17, 2014 · Reported out after 448 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1706 · Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1707 · Concerns cigarette manufacturers and production of certain tobacco products using roll-your-own tobacco machines at retail establishments within this State.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1726 · Imposes certain restrictions on sale of products containing dextromethorphan.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1732 · Repeals requirement for general hospitals and State psychiatric hospitals to hold annual public meetings.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1772 · Prohibits smoking at public parks and beaches.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1779 · Requires DOH to establish "New Jersey Autism Website."

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1780 · Provides for nursing home reimbursement adjustment for cost of energy improvements.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1782 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions, earnings, and qualified distributions associated with special needs trusts.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1786 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1790 · Requires assisted living residences and comprehensive personal care homes to ensure connection of emergency cords in residential units to facility staff.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1799 · Eliminates imposition of sales and use tax on charges for initiation fees, membership fees, or dues for access to or use of certain health and fitness clubs and organizations.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1368 · Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1369 · Requires DHS to approve providers that serve persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of State.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1381 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support autism programs.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1392 · Requires DHSS to study relationship between autism and ultrasounds and issue protocol for use of ultrasounds.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1393 · Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct Medicaid payments when calculating gross receipts assessment.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1394 · Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct up to $125,000 in Medicare reimbursements when calculating gross receipts assessment.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1397 · Requires informational posters about safe placement alternatives for newborn infants be posted in public restrooms used by females.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1400 · Requires certain common areas and facilities of assisted living facilities to be generator ready; provides related tax relief.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

Senate Bill 1422 · Allows gross income tax deduction for first $200,000 earned by certain new physicians and dentists in first seven taxable years of practice in NJ.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1491 · Requires DHSS to review standard of care at health care facilities in which 40% or more of direct patient care nursing staff are temporary hires.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1533 · Requires State Board of Medical Examiners to conduct international criminal history background checks and check employer references for licensees.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 336 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1561 · Allows adopted person or other authorized requester access to original birth certificate under certain circumstances.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1610 · Requires certain health care facilities and operators of certain transient dwellings to maintain agreements for bedbug eradication services.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1237 · Establishes "Bleeding Disorders Treatment Fund."

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1249 · Prohibits smoking at State-owned beaches.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1250 · Establishes Medicaid Smart Card Pilot Program.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Reported out after 349 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1296 · Allows refundable gross income tax credit for certain unreimbursed hearing aid expenses.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1302 · Permits a tax deduction under the New Jersey gross income tax for taxpayers who operate or maintain for their employees a licensed child care center or who have paid the cost of outside child care.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1303 · Concerns special needs trusts for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1007 · Limits settings where certain surgeries may be performed.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1009 · Provides for notification to law enforcement authorities of discharge of certain persons brought to screening services for evaluation and assessment for mental health services.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1010 · Requires State designated children's hospitals to have Pediatric Emergency Physician on duty at all times in emergency department.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1047 · Permits reuse of returned prescription drugs within licensed health care facilities; directs Commissioner of Health to evaluate feasibility of reuse for treatment of indigent persons.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 1053 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain costs of home bedbug infestation remediation.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1065 · Individual's status as minor may not disqualify him from bone marrow donation if medical criteria and informed consent requirements are met.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1086 · Requires health benefits plans in Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, SHBP, and SEHBP to offer equal terms for participation of certain health care providers in their provider networks.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1087 · Codifies Lyme disease reporting requirements.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1145 · Provides for licensure of dementia care homes by DOH.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 494 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1147 · Clarifies statutory exemptions from mandatory immunizations for students.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 403 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1148 · Provides civil immunity for certain volunteer physicians, nonprofit clinics, and federally qualified health centers.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1149 · "New Jersey Long-Term Care Oversight Act."

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1152 · Permits attending advanced practice nurse to determine cause of death and execute death certification of patient if nurse is patient's primary caregiver.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1153 · Requires for-profit hospitals to report certain information to DOH.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1156 · Allows gross income tax deduction for 50% of contributions of $100 or more to domestic violence shelters.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1157 · Requires DHS to make list of drugs with "black box" warnings accessible through its website.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1158 · Concerns hospital asset transformation program.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1160 · "Revised State Medical Examiner Act"; establishes Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner in DOH.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1167 · Removes statutory authority of DOH and Board of Medical Examiners over medical standards governing declarations of death upon the basis of neurological criteria.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1168 · Requires newborn infant screening for tongue tie.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 312 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1169 · Requires registered qualifying patient's authorized use of medical marijuana to be considered equivalent to use of any other prescribed medication.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1170 · Provides premium assistance to certain small employers who purchase health benefits plans; appropriates $10 million.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1171 · Establishes certain requirements, including allowable fees, for provision of medical records to patients, legally authorized representatives, and authorized third parties.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1172 · Requires coverage of medication therapy management in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1173 · "Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act."

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1174 · Makes it a crime of the third degree to practice psychology without a license and prohibits certain unlicensed employees of nonprofit community agencies from using title of psychologist.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1175 · Clarifies that insurance broker transparency requirement only applies to sale of health benefits plans.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1176 · Requires certain health care facilities to offer, and health care workers to receive, annual influenza vaccination.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1177 · Establishes permanent sterile syringe access program; appropriates $95,000.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1178 · Establishes Medication Management, Outreach and Support Program in DHS; appropriates $8 million.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1179 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million for grants to certain nursing schools to address shortage of nursing faculty.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1180 · "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act."

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1181 · Prohibits substitution of prescribed epilepsy drugs by pharmacists without prior notification to and written consent of physician and patient.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1182 · Requires newly licensed registered professional nurse to attain baccalaureate degree in nursing within 10 years of initial licensure.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1183 · Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1184 · Revises requirements for licensure and creates physician-delegated scope of practice for physician assistants.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 312 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1185 · Makes technical corrections to individual health coverage and small employer health benefits programs and to NJ FamilyCare.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1187 · Requires DHS to conduct follow-up study of former residents of North Princeton Developmental Center.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1189 · Prohibits bio-analytical laboratories from charging certain patients more than 115% of the applicable Medicare rate.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1195 · Revises procedure for issuance of amended birth certificate for person who has undergone change in sex.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 312 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1203 · Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1204 · Concerns availability of services and administrative requirements of federally qualified health centers.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1206 · Requires health insurers SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to provide coverage for ancillary medical services in connection with outpatient diagnostic screening and surgical intervention services.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1207 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1208 · Establishes public awareness campaign advising pregnant women and new parents of the benefits of breasfeeding.*

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 462 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1209 · Provides for licensure of human milk banks.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 462 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1213 · Increases tobacco products wholesale sales and use tax rates to be on par with tax rate imposed on cigarettes under cigarette tax; dedicates revenue for smoking and tobacco use cessation programs.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1214 · Supplemental appropriation of $50 million from General Fund to DHS for substance abuse treatment and prevention.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1215 · Appropriates $1,000,000 for outreach and enrollment activities in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1217 · Requires at least one State developmental center in each region of State; requires certain factors to be considered for transfer of residents between developmental centers.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1219 · Provides for Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for mental health services provided through telepsychiatry.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1221 · "Group Home Fire Safety Act."

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1222 · Rescinds recommendation of the Task Force on the Closure of State Developmental Centers and creates new task force.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1230 · Requires monitoring of prescriptions for human growth hormones.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1232 · Establishes Office of State Dental Director and New Jersey Oral Health Commission.**

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1233 · Provides for designation of surrogates to make health care decisions for certain patients; establishes demonstration program for transition of isolated patients from inpatient care to post-acute care.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 930 · Requires State designated children's hospitals to have Pediatric Emergency Physician on duty at all times in emergency department.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 3 days

Senate Bill 931 · Limits settings where certain surgeries may be performed.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 3 days

Senate Bill 952 · Requires health care representative to make health care decisions for incapacitated patient in accordance with patient's religious beliefs.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 955 · Imposes requirements on certain pediatric emergency departments; requires DOH to include information on pediatric emergency departments in its annual hospital performance report.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 958 · Creates voluntary survey for physicians as part of biennial registration process with Board of Medical Examiners and requires board to maintain and disseminate survey data as appropriate.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 991 · Increases certain filing fees, penalties and enhances enforcement provisions and procedures for violations of cigarette tax and unfair cigarette sales laws by cigarette license holders.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 900 · Requires Commissioner of Health to review impact of disabilities on persons in minority and underrepresented communities.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 85 · Authorizes grandparents to obtain certified copies of death certificates of grandchildren.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 88 · Provides loan redemption for certain physicians who work in State 10 years.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 90 · Requires Commissioner of DHSS to convene a strategic planning summit to analyze the State's physician workforce supply.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 91 · Requires labeling of foods containing genetically modified material.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 93 · Requires hospital to notify patient admitted for observation of possible increased prescription charges and allow patient to use patient's own medication.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 94 · "Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 99 · Authorizes disclosure by DCF of child abuse and neglect information to religious institutions.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 101 · Requires prescribers and pharmacists to check prescription monitoring program prior to prescribing and dispensing Schedule II drugs.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 111 · Prohibits State agencies from posting emergency medical technicians' personal information on web sites.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 117 · Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 118 · Requires adoption agency, court, or DYFS to maintain child's religious upbringing when placing child in adoptive or resource family home.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 119 · Requires retail food establishments to donate surplus unused baked goods and surplus canned and packaged goods close to retail sale date to local nonprofits and charities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 122 · Expands number of safe havens for leaving newborn infants.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 136 · Permits sale of home-baked goods under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 150 · Establishes county-based centers for transition for young adults with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 163 · Permits court to order involuntary outpatient treatment in any county; concerns patient compliance with taking medication.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 220 · Requires DHSS to post on website information concerning hospital emergency department staffing and services for pediatric patients.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 228 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain employer-provided child care expenditures.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 232 · Requires certain disclosures in advertisements by health care professionals.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 249 · "Compounding Pharmacy Quality Assurance Act"; requires accreditation of compounding pharmacies.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 299 · Provides for electronic scanning of certain certificates for initiating court proceedings for involuntary commitment.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 153 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 301 · "Innovative Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 318 · Establishes "Collaborative Mental Health Care Pilot Program" in DOH; appropriates $750,000.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 321 · Permits municipality to establish civil penalty for smoking in public places.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 352 · Requires physicians to provide patients opportunity to undergo obstetrical ultrasound or sonogram within 48 hours of performing abortion.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 364 · Concerns access to information maintained by Prescription Monitoring Program.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 365 · Implements recommendations of the SCI report entitled "Scenes from an Epidemic" concerning prescription drug and heroin abuse.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 382 · "Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act"; permits qualified terminally ill patient to self-administer medication to end life in humane and dignified manner. *

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 389 · Permits qualifying patients to possess and use medical marijuana legally obtained from another jurisdiction; extends State medical marijuana laws to qualifying out-of-State patients; expands ability of parents to serve as primary caregiver to minor childr

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 428 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for pediatric cancer research.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 430 · Permits payments in subsidized adoption until child becomes 21 years of age under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 453 · Directs DOH to develop plan to phase out use of latex gloves in health care facilities and food establishments.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 457 · Allows deduction against gross income for unreimbursed expenses incurred by organ donor.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 461 · Revises Newborn Screening program in DHSS.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 462 · Allows corporation business tax credit for full cost of purchasing portable defibrillators.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 471 · Requires annual physical examination of child 19 years of age or younger include certain questions related to cardiac health.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 475 · Requires certain information regarding Down syndrome be provided to certain parents and families.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 505 · Requires reporting of suspected abuse of institutionalized elderly to police and that facility employees receive notice of reporting requirement annually; designated as "Peggy's Law."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 547 · Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warnings."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 548 · Establishes "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" pilot program; appropriates $250,000.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 549 · Permits up to 10 children to be cared for by a registered family day care provider.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 588 · Requires DHS to establish training, educational assessment, and remedial instruction programs, and minimum educational standards for staff at State psychiatric hospitals.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 602 · Raises minimum age for purchase and sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 622 · Implements measures to strengthen oversight of hospital charity care subsidies.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 655 · Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 656 · Requires employers and birthing facilities to notify insured pregnant women if their health insurance coverage is not subject to 48-hour maternity law.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 660 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 662 · Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 664 · Provides prescriber or health care facility with discretion to number prescription blank forms consecutively.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 667 · Expands definition and licensure requirements for health care service firms.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 668 · "Let Them Be Little Act"; provides for screening newborn infants for MPS I and MPS II.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 669 · Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 671 · Requires DHS and DMVA to conduct or contract for follow-up studies of former residents transitioning to community from their facilities.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 153 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 675 · Requires assessments prior to laboratory and diagnostic testing of persons undergoing mental health screening.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 710 · Expands definitions of "abused child" or "abused or neglected child" to include prenatal exposure of child to controlled substances.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 752 · Prohibits persons under 19 from smoking in public and purchasing tobacco products.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 757 · Increases penalties for improper prescribing of drugs.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 764 · Requires each hospital board of trustees to adopt a written policy governing conflicts of interest.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 778 · Establishes Electronic Health Information Technology Fund.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 784 · Makes FY 2014 supplemental appropriation to DOH for $7,453,000 for family planning services.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 828 · Creates motor vehicle offense of smoking in a motor vehicle with a child present, and dedicates penalties to "Smoking Cessation Fund."*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 517 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 841 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 854 · Requires that certain health care facilities be generator ready; allows health care facilities to qualify for NJEDA loans for cost of generators.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 153 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 864 · Requires surgical practices to be licensed by DHS as ambulatory care facilities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 866 · Authorizes certain gestational carrier agreements.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 380 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 867 · Revises requirements for emergency medical services delivery.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 870 · "Consumer Access to Health Care Act"; eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 873 · Permits adoptees and certain others to obtain adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 876 · Requires hospitals and health care professionals to offer hepatitis C testing to certain individuals; authorizes certain labortories to perform rapid hepatitis C testing.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 380 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 896 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; designated as "Stephen Komninos' Law."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 898 · "Protection for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Institutional and Community Settings Act."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days