Health and Senior Services

Assembly Bill 5201 · Prohibits paid caretakers from being appointed guardian or granted power of attorney for individual with disability.

Sent November 30, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5157 · Requires restaurants to maintain supply of epinephrine and permit trained employees to administer epinephrine on-site to persons suffering from anaphylaxis.

Sent August 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5136 · Permits physician assistants to sign Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms; requires continuing education concerning end-of-life care.

Sent July 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5078 · Establishes Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board.

Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5084 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross tax returns for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research.

Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5089 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5117 · Prohibits substitution of prescribed epilepsy medication without notification and written consent of physician and patient; requires prescription to include notation of epilepsy diagnosis.

Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5119 · Requires DOH to update epilepsy website and increase public outreach efforts.

Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5047 · Establishes requirements for DOH to issue licenses to certain hospitals to perform elective angioplasty procedures.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5053 · "TrumpCare Nullification Act"; establishes "Affordable Health Care Fund" and State replacement taxes to replace federal taxes and funding provided under Affordable Care Act.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5056 · Establishes minimum direct care registered professional nurse staffing ratios for hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5060 · Increases fines for selling single cigarettes and cigarettes in packs of less than 20.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2795 · Provides Commissioner of Human Services and certain insurers access to Prescription Monitoring Program.*

Sent June 26, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2877 · Establishes New Jersey Caregiver Task Force to evaluate and provide recommendations on caregiver support services.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2320 · Requires professionals certifying death to perform any testing and related actions necessary for survivors to claim State and federal benefits.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 179 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 3118 · Requires practitioners to check prescription monitoring information before issuing certain prescriptions to emergency department patients; authorizes medical scribes and licensed athletic trainers to access prescription monitoring information under certai

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4995 · Requires surgical practices to be licensed by DHSS as ambulatory care facilities.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4956 · Requires health care providers, carriers, and employers to make certain disclosures regarding health care costs and allows SHBP to negotiate directly with hospitals in certain circumstances.

Sent June 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4931 · Requires certain hospitals with on-site clinical laboratories to ensure in-network coverage for laboratory services if hospital is in-network.

Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4945 · The "Healthy New Jersey Act;" establishes single-payer health care system.

Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4901 · Ensures continued access of family planning services in event of federal action.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4910 · Authorizes physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to dispense narcotic drugs for treatment of substance use disorders consistent with federal law.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4925 · Establishes data reporting requirements for emergency medical services providers and dispatch centers.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4873 · Requires bio-analytical or clinical laboratory conducting hepatitis C screening test to draw and store blood for confirmation test.

Sent May 22, 2017 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4874 · Requires licensure for manufacturers, distributors, wholesale dealers, and retail dealers of electronic smoking devices and related products.

Sent May 22, 2017 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4793 · Prohibits restrictions on patient receiving organ transplant based on marijuana use.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4812 · Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarian

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4816 · Requires ambulatory care facilities to provide patients with list of fees charged and itemized bill upon request, with opportunity to appeal charges.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4825 · Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4826 · Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4828 · Requires DOH to establish Statewide standardized requirements for licensure and operation of mobile food vendors; designated as "Streamlined Food Truck Licensure Act."

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4843 · Requires certain restaurant chains to provide sodium information for items offered for sale.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4852 · Establishes requirements for emergency medical technicians to be authorized to administer epinephrine by syringe.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4856 · Requires Commissioner of Health to designate special care nursing facility to treat patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders dual diagnosis.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4789 · Requires naltrexone and naloxone be offered to certain inmates prior to release from incarceration.

Sent May 11, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4707 · Prohibits residential substance use disorder treatment facilities and aftercare facilities from denying admission to individuals receiving medication assisted treatment for substance use disorder.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Reported out after 255 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4709 · Amends "Overdose Prevention Act" to clarify that pharmacists and health care practitioners may dispense opioid antidotes pursuant to standing order, and that prescribers may issue such standing order, with immunity from liability.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4718 · Makes FY 2018 supplemental appropriation of $7,453,000 to DOH for family planning services.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 91 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4729 · Eliminates certificate of need requirement for special care nursing facilities.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4731 · Expands option of governmental home health care agency to partner with non-governmental providers to deliver health care services.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4741 · Requires practitioners to check prescription monitoring information before issuing certain prescriptions to emergency department patients; authorizes medical scribes and licensed athletic trainers to access prescription monitoring information under certai

Sent March 20, 2017 · Reported out after 255 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4751 · Requires DOH to issue license to provide elective angioplasty services to certain qualifying hospitals located in counties of the third class.

Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2964 · Prohibits residential substance use disorder treatment facilities and aftercare facilities from denying admission to individuals receiving medication assisted treatment for substance use disorder.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Reported out after 259 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2970 · Allows hospice care programs to accept unused prescription medications for disposal under certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4662 · Prohibits sale of certain cleaning products containing triclosam.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4620 · Prohibits use of coupons, price rebates, and price reduction promotions in sales of tobacco and vapor products.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4621 · Revises scope of practice for surgical technologists to allow them to perform additional procedures involving ligation and skin and tissue closures.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4636 · Clarifies that, while fetal death certificate and burial or removal permit are generally not required when fetal death occurs before 20 weeks of gestation; such documentation is to be prepared upon parent's request.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4588 · Limits time continuing care retirement communities may retain refundable entrance fee after resident vacates facility to no more than one year.

Sent February 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4534 · Requires DHS to take appropriate action to exempt veterans from benefits time limit applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4544 · Requires retail health clinics to develop policies and procedures identifying services provided by the clinics.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4522 · Allows hospice care programs to accept unused prescription medications for disposal under certain circumstances.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4528 · Exempts specialty heart hospital from 0.53 percent hospital assessment under certain circumstances.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4529 · Requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimburse for telemedicine in public schools if school nurse coordinates the care.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2286 · 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 January 23, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4509 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to develop best practices information for co-prescribing opioid antidotes.

Sent January 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4440 · Provides Medicaid and certain insurers access to Prescription Monitoring Program.

Sent January 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4467 · Clarifies that authorized persons and entities may administer a single dose of any opioid antidote, or multiple doses of any intranasal or intramuscular opioid antidote to overdose victims, with immunity under "Overdose Prevention Act." *

Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4424 · Authorizes psychiatric advanced practice nurses to complete certain certificates required for involuntary commitment to treatment.*

Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 350 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4425 · Eliminates certificate of need requirement for inpatient hospital beds for treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorder dual diagnosis.

Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4379 · Establishes social innovation loan guarantee pilot program and study commission within New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority concerning opioid and other substance use disorders.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4382 · Requires newborn infant screening for tongue tie.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4334 · Requires alternative payment models to register with DOH; permits health care practitioners to refer patients to health care service in which the practitioner has beneficial interest when related to alternative payment model.

Sent November 21, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4339 · Establishes bundled payments pilot program in Medicaid.

Sent November 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 600 · Requires DOH to authorize Jersey City to issue certified copies of birth certificates by September 1, 2017.*

Sent November 14, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2419 · Requires issues related to prescription opioids to be included in continuing education courses for certain health care professionals.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4312 · Excludes donations up to $15,000 when determining income eligibility for applicants to the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program.

Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4268 · Requires forms for informed consent for health care to be separate from forms related to assignment of insurance benefits or financial arrangements.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4270 · Requires certain medical transportation vehicles to be equipped with stop signal arms and requires drivers to stop for vehicles under certain circumstances.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 975 · Requires State Board of Medical Examiners to conduct international criminal history background checks and check employer references for licensees.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 424 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2156 · Requires prescribers to discuss addiction risk associated with certain drugs prior to issuing prescription to minor patient.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4242 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support healthcare education.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4220 · Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

Sent October 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4163 · Clarifies DCA rulemaking authority over free-standing residential health care facilities, and prohibits eviction of residents from such facilities, except for good cause.

Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 255 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4169 · Requires the Division of Consumer Affairs to establish electronic monitoring system for pain management agreements, to be linked to, and used in association with, Prescription Monitoring Program.

Sent September 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4057 · Provides Medicaid coverage for services to treat and prevent Zika virus infection and associated health outcomes.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4069 · Establishes payment incentive program for home health agencies and health care service firms.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4077 · Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screening along with other immunization and wellness checks as precondition of child's initial entry into school system.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4078 · Requires vitamin K to be administered to newborns within six hours of birth.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4080 · Clarifies that apologies by health care facilities and professionals to patients or their representatives for adverse events disclosed under "Patient Safety Act" are excluded from discovery and inadmissible in legal actions involving facilities and profes

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4089 · Establishes New Jersey Dietary Supplements Task Force to make recommendations concerning safety and regulation of dietary supplements sold in New Jersey.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4090 · Prohibits hospice from charging patient for days on which patient is not present.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4094 · Requires epinephrine auto-injectors to be packaged and sold as single units.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4111 · Requires certain public facilities and offices to provide on-site lactation room; DOH to provide information about lactation room availability; and DOE to provide information on lactation policies in schools.

Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3909 · Requires hospital laboratories and bio-analytical or clinical laboratories to offer test for hepatitis C to certain individuals; authorizes certain laboratories to perform rapid tests for hepatitis C.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3910 · Establishes procedures for pharmacists to seek approval to dispense alternative product in place of prescribed epinephrine auto-injector device.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4035 · Restricts initial prescriptions for opioid drugs to seven day supply.

Sent July 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4043 · Requires all Medicaid managed care organization to permit all pharmacies in State to dispense prescriptions for all covered medications.

Sent July 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4009 · Requires residential students at four-year institutions of higher education to receive immunization for meningitis in accordance with recommendations of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 336 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4026 · Revises various requirements concerning State medical marijuana program, including facilitating access to medical marijuana for children with debilitating medical conditions and their caregivers.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4030 · Permits pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to a standing order, in accordance with protocols established by Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medical Examiners.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2024 · Clarifies that product approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration is not required for drug manufacturer to file registration statement, and specifies timeframe by which DOH must review registration statements.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2035 · Restricts initial prescriptions for opioid drugs to seven day supply.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2059 · Requires DOH to ensure that fetal death certification and reporting requirements are consistent with current federal standards.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3992 · Establishes certain limitations on the prescription, dispensation, and administration of opioid medications to student athletes.

Sent June 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3913 · Provides Medicaid coverage for doula care.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3917 · Enters New Jersey in multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 364 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3922 · Requires training of certain staff and health care professionals in interacting with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3937 · Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3960 · Requires actual transportation occur as a condition of billing for ambulance services.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3968 · Requires DOH to establish standardized requirements for registration of vendors in health care facilities.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3969 · Requires DOH to establish Zika Virus State Action Plan.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3975 · Permits smoking in certain facilities for purpose of medical or health-related scientific research.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 364 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3980 · Requires issues related to prescription opioids to be included in continuing education courses for certain health care professionals.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3982 · Requires all prescriptions be transmitted electronically, subject to certain exceptions.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 528 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3983 · Authorizes pharmacists to dispense up to 90-day supply of certain prescription drugs.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3984 · Requires opioid antidote dispensation to be monitored under Prescription Monitoring Program, and authorizes certain entities to submit info regarding opioid antidote administration for inclusion in secondary, linked database; designated as "John Wagner's

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1833 · Mandates health benefits coverage for opioid analgesics with abuse-deterrent properties.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3708 · Requires health insurance carriers to provide notice of termination of coverage to covered persons in certain circumstances.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3831 · Requires electronic health records systems to meet requirements to accept, process, and transmit prescriptions for Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3852 · "Children's Caregivers Act"; revises requirements for primary caregivers for medical marijuana patients who are minors.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3860 · Prohibits smoking in automobile when children are present.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3877 · Establishes guidelines for termination of patient-health care professional relationship.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3880 · Requires restaurants to post DOH sign concerning food allergen awareness in kitchen or staff area.

Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 364 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 295 · Requires DOH to issue standing order authorizing pharmacists to dispense opioid antidotes to patients without individual prescriptions.*

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 277 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 1066 · Allows filing of birth certificate to be delayed for religious reasons, for up to 15 days after birth, in order to allow for naming of child.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3778 · Requires electronic prescribing systems to default to three-day supply of opioid drugs, with ability for prescribers to issue prescriptions in any authorized quantity deemed medically appropriate.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3792 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3793 · Clarifies that product approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration is not required for drug manufacturer to file registration statement, and specifies timeframe by which DOH must review registration statements.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3803 · Requires health care practitioners prescribing opioid medications on first-time basis, or to minor children, to limit amount of prescribed medication to seven-day supply, except in certain circumstances.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3805 · Requires professionals certifying death to perform any testing and related actions necessary for survivors to claim State and federal benefits.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3704 · Prohibits sale or distribution of flavored electronic smoking devices and related products.*

Sent May 19, 2016 · Reported out after 284 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3705 · Authorizes expedited partner therapy, under which sexual partners or patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted disease are treated without prior clinical examination.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3710 · Prohibits persons under 19 from smoking in public and purchasing tobacco products.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3712 · Requires certain health benefits plans to provide treatment for substance abuse and dependency when determined medically necessary by physician or psychologist.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 71 days

Assembly Bill 3713 · Establishes Electronic Health Information Technology Fund.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3769 · Requires DOH to ensure that fetal death certification and reporting requirements are consistent with current federal standards.

Sent May 19, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3684 · Requires Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to facilitate establishment of four new recovery community centers.

Sent May 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 294 · Requires anyone administered opioid antidote to treat drug overdose be provided with information concerning substance treatment programs and resources.*

Sent May 12, 2016 · Reported out after 567 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 377 · Requires hospital patient's medical record to include notation if patient is at increased risk of confusion, agitation, behavioral problems, and wandering due to dementia related disorder.*

Sent May 12, 2016 · Reported out after 567 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3625 · Requires DOH to authorize Jersey City to issue certified copies of birth certificates by September 1, 2017.*

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 235 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3649 · Allows filing of birth certificate to be delayed for religious reasons, for up to 15 days after birth, in order to allow for naming of child.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3661 · Establishes pilot program for incentive-based value payment system for home health agencies and health care service firms.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3663 · Establishes pilot program for incentive-based value payment system for nursing homes.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3664 · Authorizes medical marijuana for treatment of dysmenorrhea.

Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3492 · Makes FY 2017 supplemental appropriation of $7,453,000 to DOH for family planning services.*

Sent April 4, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 80 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3519 · Permits patients to indicate that they should not be prescribed opiates and certain other controlled substances in prescription monitoring program information.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3542 · Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids for children 17 years of age and younger.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 46 days

Assembly Bill 3554 · Requires physicians to inform consumers of pharmacy dispensing procedures for different brand or nonbrand drug products prior to prescribing drug products.

Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3474 · Dedicates one percent of cigarette tax revenue to anti-smoking initiatives.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3475 · Requires DOH to establish single license for facilities providing integrated behavioral and physical health care.*

Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 644 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1279 · Requires hospitals and health care professionals to offer hepatitis C testing to certain individuals; authorizes certain laboratories to perform rapid hepatitis C testing.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1830 · Requires DOH regulations regarding elevated blood lead levels in children, and appropriate responses thereto, to be consistent with latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3411 · Requires DOH regulations regarding elevated blood lead levels in children, and appropriate responses thereto, to be consistent with latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3423 · Provides for designation of acute stroke ready hospitals; establishes Stroke Care Advisory Panel and Statewide stroke database; requires development of emergency services stroke care protocols; and mandates insurance coverage for telemedicine for stroke c

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 74 days

Assembly Bill 3424 · Requires prescribers to discuss addiction risk associated with certain drugs prior to issuing prescription to minor patient.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 273 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3434 · Permits abandoned prescription medication to be re-dispensed up to one year after original preparation.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3441 · Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3443 · Authorizes transfer of excess medical marijuana inventory between alternative treatment centers.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3452 · "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3383 · Requires certain places of public assembly to have automated external defibrillator on-site.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3388 · Allows gross income tax deductions totaling $300,000 over five taxable years for certain primary care physicians.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3404 · Permits hospitals to establish system for making performance-based incentive payments to physicians.

Sent March 3, 2016 · Reported out after 277 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3101 · Permits registered surgical practices to convert to or combine with ambulatory care facilities; provides for phased-in gross receipts assessment; authorizes non-profit hospitals to acquire joint ownership interest in practices.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3104 · Requires testing for infectious disease for certain persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 371 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3137 · Establishes the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3138 · Requires psychiatrists to complete screening certificates no later than 12 hours after completion of screening documents.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3207 · Requires health care facility staff to provide certain counseling following miscarriages and State registrar to establish certificate of birth.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3303 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services; designated as the Mental Health Access Act.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 444 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3329 · Requires issuance of conditional certifications for homemaker-home health aides within seven days and issuance of final certification within 120 days.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3337 · Requires hospitals and health care professionals to offer hepatitis C testing to certain individuals.

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3338 · Dedicates one percent of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues to anti-smoking initiatives.*

Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3343 · Amends and repeals sections of "Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensing Act."

Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3077 · Revises procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications; exempts asset transfers of up to $500 per month during look back period for determining eligibility for long-term care services.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3082 · Establishes Medicaid program to provide housing-related services to individuals experiencing chromic homelessness.

Sent February 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3083 · 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 February 18, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 361 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2797 · Establishes air quality standards and requires certificate from Commissioner of Health for operation of indoor ice arenas, indoor motorsports arenas, and special indoor motorsports events.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2799 · Establishes "New Jersey Colorectal Cancer Research Fund"; provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2861 · Establishes registry of stroke cases in State.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2912 · Provides for Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for mental health services provided through telepsychiatry.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2935 · Requires in-network hospitals to notify patients of out-of-network health care professionals who provide services in hospital.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2942 · Allows pharmacies to make self-administered hormonal contraceptives available over the counter.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2947 · Excludes certain health care service firms from certain requirements.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2948 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2972 · Imposes requirements on certain pediatric emergency departments; requires DOH to include information on pediatric emergency departments in its annual hospital performance report.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2976 · Requires practitioners to disclose business relationship with out-of-State facilities when making patient referrals to those facilities.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2993 · Requires Medicaid coverage for diabetes self-management education, training, services, and equipment for patients diagnosed with diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 233 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2994 · Increases reimbursement rate for providers of adult medical day care services.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2995 · Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 233 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3001 · Restricts health insurers from limiting access to pain medication.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3002 · Requires State Board of Medical Examiners to conduct international criminal history background checks and check employer references for licensees.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 671 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3004 · Establishes remote medical consultation assistance grant program in DOH.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3006 · Establishes certain requirements, including allowable fees, for provision of medical records to patients, legally authorized representatives, and authorized third parties.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3014 · Allows gross income tax deduction for first $200,000 earned by certain new physicians in their first seven taxable years of practice in New Jersey.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3021 · Codifies standard for rehospitalization after conditional discharge from psychiatric facitlity.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3024 · Requires reporting of Clostridium difficile infections in hospitals and nursing homes.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3025 · Requires Commissioner of Health to examine certain records of nursing home residents' personal funds, and provides that misappropriation of funds is grounds for cause of action.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 976 · Requires Public Health Council to promulgate rules and regulations for use of quality control programs in bio-analytical and clinical laboratories.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2608 · Concerns organ and tissue donation.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2647 · Requires human papillomavirus vaccinations for students in grades six through 12.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2710 · Permits certain health clubs to offer swimming lessons and otherwise remain exempt from first aid personnel and lifeguarding requirements.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2720 · Prohibits using cadaveric fetal tissue obtained from elective abortion procedure for research purposes and using any cadaveric fetal tissue to research cosmetic treatments.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2727 · Provides for conscientious exemption to mandatory immunizations.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2774 · Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesale distributors accept and provide a rebate for certain returned drugs.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2261 · "Revised State Medical Examiner Act"; establishes Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner in DOH.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2263 · Requires hepatitis B to be considered a priority under "Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative."

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2264 · Requires first responders to transport persons treated for drug overdose to hospital emergency department.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2320 · Raises minimum age for purchase and sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2332 · Requires Public Health Council to promulgate rules and regulations for use of quality control programs in bio-analytical and clinical laboratories.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2334 · Requires DOH to issue standing order authorizing pharmacists to dispense opioid antidotes to patients without individual prescriptions.*

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 389 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2414 · Establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures in emergency shelters, rooming and boarding houses, dementia care homes, and certain nursing homes and residential health care facilities.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2430 · Requires anyone administered opioid antidote to treat drug overdose be provided with information concerning substance treatment programs and resources.*

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 665 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2451 · "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 February 4, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 238 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2455 · Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2456 · Reduces ambulatory care facility assessment.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2457 · Allows deduction against gross income for unreimbursed expenses incurred by organ donor.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2466 · Designates month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in NJ.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 245 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2480 · Permits pharmacists to provide self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients over the counter.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2482 · Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical marijuana patients.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2483 · Makes it a crime of the third degree to practice psychology without a license and prohibits certain unlicensed employees of certain entities from using title of psychologist.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2548 · Requires hospitals to maintain passive audio or visual mechanism for alerting emergency department staff to presence of non-ambulance vehicles containing patients.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2561 · Provides for screening newborn infants for genetic mutations associated with hereditary hemochromatosis.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 154 · Requires minimum temperature in senior citizen housing projects to be maintained at 70 degrees from October 1 to May 1.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 165 · Directs Division of Consumer Affairs to develop informational brochure regarding dental amalgam, and requires dentists to distribute brochure to patients and offer composite alternatives.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 169 · Permits exemption from mandatory immunization for students in writing for any reason.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 289 · Establishes Park Prescription Program authorizing medical practitioners to prescribe free State park access passes to patients with obesity-related conditions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 309 · Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 318 · Establishes patient-centered medical home program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 332 · Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate for child born in New Jersey to active duty service member.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 341 · Requires health care representative to make health care decisions for incapacitated patient in accordance with patient's religious beliefs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 405 · Dedicates $140,000 of revenue from motor vehicle violations to DHS for brain injury services.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 415 · Establishes permanent sterile syringe access program.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 148 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 442 · Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150 percent of Medicare.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 457 · Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 127 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 520 · Exempts child under age six from hepatitis B vaccine requirement if child's mother tested negative for hepatitis B during her pregnancy.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 523 · Requires drug test specimens from drug abuse treatment clinics be analyzed by independent clinical laboratory.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 526 · Requires that all emergency departments have necessary pediatric equipment available.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 542 · Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice care services.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 106 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 560 · Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 620 · Requires health care practitioners to discuss risk of addiction when prescribing certain drugs to patients who are minors.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 667 · Establishes "Matthew's Law Limiting the Use of Restraints."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 669 · "Consumer Access to Health Care Act"; eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 687 · Dedicates 0.1 percent of cigarette tax revenue to anti-smoking initiatives.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 718 · Provides for medical exemption from influenza vaccination based on allergy to any vaccine ingredient.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 746 · Requires each hospital board of trustees to adopt a written policy governing conflicts of interest.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 750 · Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 274 days

Assembly Bill 762 · Establishes Prescription Drug Review Commission; requires production costs be reported for certain prescription drugs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 787 · Requires retail establishments to allow persons with certain medical conditions access to employee restrooms.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 813 · Establishes guardianship monitoring program in Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 827 · Requires clinical laboratory that provides services for accountable care organization to establish clinical laboratory testing advisory board.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 831 · Establishes "Fund to Prevent Use of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices"; supports activities to prevent use and promote awareness of associated health conditions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 833 · Requires hospital employees assist uninsured patients with creating account to apply for insurance coverage through Federally-Facilitated Marketplace.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 837 · Establishes "Hazardous Drug Safe Handling Act;" requires promulgation of standards and regulations concerning safe handling of hazardous drugs by certain health care personnel.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 860 · Requires DHS to make list of drugs with "black box" warnings accessible through its website.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 861 · Requires registered qualifying patient's authorized use of medical marijuana to be considered equivalent to use of any other prescribed medication.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 895 · "Reproductive Donation Safety Act."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 897 · Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 911 · Establishes Medicaid demonstration project to cover room and board services for certain terminally ill patients in the home or other non-institutional setting.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 918 · Requires hospital patient's medical record to include notation if patient is at increased risk of confusion, agitation, behavioral problems, and wandering due to dementia related disorder.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 673 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 936 · 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 27, 2016 · Reported out after 470 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 976 · Establishes "Seniors Helping Seniors Who are Blind or Visually Impaired Demonstration Program" in DHS; appropriates $360,000.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1042 · Establishes maximum fees for providing copies of patient medical records.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1209 · Requires installation of grab bars in certain public restrooms.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1226 · Individual's status as minor may not disqualify him from bone marrow donation if medical criteria and informed consent requirements are met.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1300 · Requires prescribers and pharmacists to check prescription monitoring program prior to prescribing and dispensing Schedule II drugs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 68 days

Assembly Bill 1410 · Establishes Office of State Dental Director and New Jersey Oral Health Commission.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1440 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1443 · Requires coverage of medication therapy management in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 127 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1454 · Provides for Medicaid coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services and prohibits certain restrictions on coverage.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1455 · Establishes "Right to Try Act" permitting terminally ill patients to access investigational drugs and treatment.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1457 · Provides for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare coverage and reimbursement for health care services provided through telemedicine.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1463 · Establishes New Jersey Caregiver Task Force to evaluate and provide recommendations on caregiver support services.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 673 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1464 · Authorizes health care providers to engage in telemedicine and teleheath. *

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 502 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1491 · Provides $3,000 gross income tax deduction for certain taxpayers providing home care for an elderly relative.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1549 · Requires certain health care professionals to complete continuing education courses regarding issues related to prescription opioids.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1582 · Excludes certain Medicaid income from gross income tax.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1654 · "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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1659 · Makes changes to procedures used by medical examiners for autopsies or dissections performed over religious objections.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1665 · Creates Clinical Trials Working Group.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1705 · Establishes criminal penalties for physicians who fail to provide certain information prior to performing abortion procedure involving donation of cadaveric fetal tissue.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1756 · Provides credit against ambulatory care facility assessment liability for value of unreimbursed care provided to hospital charity care patients.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1789 · Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in the State.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1799 · Concerns liability, standards of care, and insurance coverage for medical malpractice actions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1801 · Revises standards for expert witnesses in medical malpractice actions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1802 · Requires audits of managed care plan provider networks.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1805 · Limits settings where certain surgeries may be performed.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1807 · Requires insurance coverage in the individual and small employer markets and SHBP and SEHBP for "off-label" uses of certain drugs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 225 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1808 · Concerns liability and insurance coverage for medical malpractice actions.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1809 · Provides for designation of surrogates to make health care decisions for certain patients and decision making process for patients without surrogates; establishes demonstration program for transition of isolated patients from inpatient care to post-acute

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1810 · Requires certain health care facilities to offer, and health care workers to receive, annual influenza vaccination.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1811 · Requires insurers, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to reimburse for childhood immunizations at levels specified by regulation.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1813 · Authorizes establishment of drug donation programs.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 509 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1815 · Increases wholesale sales and use tax rate on tobacco products, changes tax base, and requires licenses to conduct business in tobacco products.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1816 · "Compounding Pharmacy Quality Assurance Act"; requires accreditation of compounding pharmacies.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1817 · Permits flexible scheduling of private duty nursing services for eligible Medicaid recipients.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1819 · Establishes Medicaid Smart Card Pilot Program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1822 · Enters New Jersey in Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1823 · Requires health insurers, group health plans, SHBP, and SEHBP to share certain health benefits information with Medicaid and other State programs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1824 · Requires health care practitioners to inform patients of addiction potential of controlled dangerous substances prior to issuing prescription.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1825 · 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 January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1828 · Requires pharmacies to install and maintain secure prescription medication drop-off receptacles, and Division of Consumer Affairs to post receptacle location information online.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1832 · Imposes a wholesale sales tax on electronic cigarettes and similar nicotine delivery products, changes tax base and requires licenses to conduct business in tobacco products.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1834 · Requires DOH license additional angioplasty facilities, with at least one facility in each county.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1835 · Exempts intraoperative monitoring services rendered during certain neurosurgical, neurological, and neuro-radiological surgical procedures from physician self-referral restrictions.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1870 · Requires Division of Purchase and Property to provide additional notification of contracting opportunities to vendors or potential vendors providing or interested in providing home health care services to State agencies.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1891 · Exempts senior homeowners from municipal building permit fees.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 509 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1964 · Requires registration, inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers to control outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1975 · Increases income eligibility limits for PAAD program and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1995 · Entitles nursing home residents to monitor and record in-room treatment, care, and living conditions using electronic monitoring devices, upon notice to nursing home.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2079 · Requires nursing homes to permit use of electronic monitoring devices at request of resident.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2100 · Permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants under certain circumstances; codifies current requirements concerning live animals in food establishments.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2105 · Requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2106 · Permits homeless to receive certified copy of birth certificate without fee.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2108 · Prohibits certain steering and marketing practices involving dispensing of prescription drugs and drug samples.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2129 · Permits use of electronic smoking devices in vapor retail establishments.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2136 · Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warnings."

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2145 · Excludes from PAAD income eligibility withdrawals from an IRA.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2183 · Requires county health departments to maintain reserve stock of opioid antidotes to dispense to certain entities on interim basis to ensure uninterrupted supply.*

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 253 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2196 · Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH to facilitate linking medically underserved communities with health care resources.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2208 · Defines information required to be included in death certificates.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2209 · Permits pharmacists to dispense certain drugs in emergency without prescription.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2219 · Supplemental appropriation to DOH for $7,560,000 for anti-tobacco programs.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2254 · Concerns hospital asset transformation program.

Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days