Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Senate Bill 3403 · Prohibits resale of non-prescription diabetes test devices by pharmacists.

Sent July 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3411 · Authorizes physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to dispense narcotic drugs for treatment of substance use disorders consistent with federal law.

Sent July 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4470 · Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.*

Sent June 29, 2017 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4766 · Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4767 · Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4768 · Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4786 · Streamlines authorization for farmers market programs to participate in WIC and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Reported out after 158 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3380 · Ensures continued access of family planning services in event of federal action.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3389 · Establishes Office of State Dental Director and New Jersey Oral Health Commission.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3361 · Permits smoking in certain facilities for purpose of medical or health-related scientific research.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3362 · Provides that Maintenance of Certification is not required for licensed physicians to perform certain professional activities in State.

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

Senate Bill 3373 · Permits physician assistants to sign Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms; requires continuing education concerning end-of-life care.

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

Senate Bill 3376 · "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 3880 · Requires restaurants to post DOH sign concerning food allergen awareness in kitchen or staff area.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4670 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, and certain services to maintain and repair breast pumps.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3339 · Requires restaurants to post DOH sign concerning food allergen awareness in kitchen or staff area.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 165 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3292 · Establishes requirements for sale of home baked goods or cottage foods.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3301 · Establishes Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3246 · Prohibits use of coupons, price rebates, and price reduction promotions in sales of tobacco and vapor products.

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

Senate Bill 3247 · Creates certain assistance programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3249 · Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.

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

Senate Bill 3250 · Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.

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

Senate Bill 3260 · Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.

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

Senate Bill 3265 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross tax returns for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research.

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

Senate Bill 3272 · Authorizes physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to independently provide medication assisted treatment under certain circumstances.

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

Assembly Bill 3891 · Creates certain assistance programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.*

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 203 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4216 · Requires collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information about sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys by State agencies.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 5 · Establishes data reporting requirements for emergency medical services providers and dispatch centers.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3228 · Establishes "Address Confidentiality Program for Reproductive Health Service Employees and Clients."

Sent May 25, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3229 · Requires court to provide notice of right to legal counsel, and appoint counsel to indigent parents, during adoption proceedings.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3161 · Provides that cooperative sober living residences are inherently beneficial uses.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3187 · 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 May 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3188 · Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.

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

Senate Bill 3189 · Dedicates $140,000 from NJ Brain Injury Research Fund for community based services provided by Statewide alliance dedicated to assisting persons with brain injury through advocacy, education, information and resources, outreach, and support services.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3128 · Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

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

Senate Bill 3131 · Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.

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

Senate Bill 3132 · Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.*

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 210 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3133 · Requires collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information about sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys by State agencies.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3140 · Requires State agencies to post Internet links to programs and services for women as applicable.

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

Senate Bill 3142 · Requires Commissioner of Health to designate special care nursing facility to treat patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders dual diagnosis.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3157 · Permits patients to indicate that they should not be prescribed opiates and certain other controlled substances in prescription monitoring program information.

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

Senate Bill 3162 · Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DOH and expansion of program to all counties.*

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3163 · Concerns expansion of services provided by DOH mental health screening services.*

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1458 · Requires health care professionals engaged in prenatal care to provide parents of newborns with information on health insurance coverage for newborn children.*

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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 May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 227 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4567 · Establishes Transgender Equality Task Force.

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

Assembly Bill 4648 · Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.*

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 217 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3096 · Expands option of governmental home health care agency to partner with non-governmental providers to deliver health care services.

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

Senate Bill 3098 · Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 217 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3109 · Requires certain restaurant chains to provide sodium information for items offered for sale.

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

Senate Bill 3110 · Prohibits sale of certain cleaning products containing triclosan.

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

Senate Bill 3111 · Eliminates certificate of need requirement for special care nursing facilities.

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

Senate Bill 3112 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, and certain services to maintain and repair breast pumps.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 213 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3117 · Reduces continuing education credit requirements for dentists who have been in practice for more than 50 years.

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

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 May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3121 · "Community Mental Health Safety Net Act"; requires DHS to provide cost-based reimbursement on quarterly basis for certain mental health and substance use disorder treatment services through June 2018; makes appropriation.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3122 · Establishes certain requirements and conditions concerning changes to DHS reimbursement system for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.

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

Senate Bill 3083 · Clarifies that authorized persons and entities may administer a single dose of any opoid antidote, or multiple doses of any intranasal or intramuscular opioid antidote to overdose victims, with immunity under "Overdose Prevention Act." *

Sent March 13, 2017 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3086 · Expands authority of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy externs to administer certain vaccines.

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

Senate Bill 3088 · Establishes Prescription Drug Review Commission; requires production costs be reported for certain prescription drugs.

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

Senate Bill 3068 · Establishes Transgender Equality Task Force.

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

Senate Bill 3072 · Requires suspension of certification of homemaker home-health aides under certain circumstance; designated as "Maria's Law."

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

Assembly Bill 1875 · "HOPE Initiative Act;" requires establishment of public awareness campaign to educate citizens about dangers and causes of, and appropriate responses to, heroin and opioid addiction.

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

Senate Bill 3031 · Revises distribution of Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund.

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

Senate Bill 3008 · Requires direct supervision of pharmacy interns and externs who administer certain injectable medications.

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

Senate Bill 3009 · Defines information to be included on death certificates, including gender identification.

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

Senate Bill 3010 · 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 February 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2996 · Establishes requirements for emergency medical technicians to be authorized to administer epinephrine by syringe.

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

Assembly Bill 680 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.

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

Senate Bill 3 · Requires health insurance coverage for treatment of substance use disorders; places certain restrictions on the prescription of opioid and certain other drugs; concerns continuing education related thereto.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2954 · "Children's Caregivers Act"; revises requirements for primary caregivers for medical marijuana patients who are minors.

Sent January 30, 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 January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2918 · Requires DHS to implement payment strategy to encourage the use of long acting reversible contraceptives.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2900 · 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 January 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2904 · Establishes task force to evaluate discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning persons, and persons with intersex conditions, in long-term care, and recommend ways to reduce or eliminate such discrimination.

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

Senate Bill 2905 · Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning health care service needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer or questioning individuals, and persons with intersex conditions in the State.

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

Assembly Bill 2503 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities; upgrades crimes committed against such individuals; and improves tranparency and accountability in investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of such individuals; designated as

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3618 · Establishes requirements for sale of home baked goods or cottage foods. *

Sent January 9, 2017 · 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 January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2876 · 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 9, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2878 · Requires DOH to permit certain health care facilities to use shared clinical space when providing primary health care and behavioral health care for mild to moderate behavioral health conditions.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2869 · Requires use of stethoscope covers in health care facilities and by health care professionals.

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

Assembly Bill 2057 · Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2566 · Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2866 · 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 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2831 · "Stacy Zallie's Law"; standardizes support services available to women seeking termination of pregnancy.

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

Senate Bill 2838 · Authorizes psychiatric advanced practice nurses to complete certain certificates required for involuntary commitment to treatment.*

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2852 · Concerns emergency assistance which is repaid by the recipient.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2853 · Allows individual to receive additional lifetime emergency assistance under certain circumstances.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2817 · Requires resource family parent, relative, preadoptive parent, or caretaker to be party to reviews or hearings involving a child under the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in the Department of Children and Families' care.

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

Senate Bill 2820 · Quinn Wilson's Law; provides a gross income tax credit for birth resulting in stillbirth.*

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2824 · Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.

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

Senate Bill 2844 · Eliminates certificate of need requirement for inpatient psychiatric hospital beds for treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorder dual diagnosis.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2845 · Provides for emergency assistance to individuals or families that are homeless or in temporary living arrangement due to domestic violence.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent November 21, 2016 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2802 · Establishes procedures for pharmacists to seek approval to dispense alternative product in place of prescribed epinephrine auto-injector device.

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

Senate Bill 2794 · Revises various requirements concerning State medical marijuana program, including facilitating access to medical marijuana for children with debilitating medical conditions and their caregivers.

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

Senate Bill 2761 · Requires DOH to issue license to provide elective angioplasty services to certain qualifying hospitals located in counties of the third class.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2766 · Permits use of electronic smoking devices in vapor retail establishments.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2768 · Concerns standard for involuntary commitment to outpatient treatment; requires police training on behavioral health issues.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2769 · Prohibits use of manufacturer coupons for certain prescription drug and prescription biological products.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2773 · Designates month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in NJ.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2778 · Requires all Medicaid managed care organization to permit all pharmacies in State to dispense prescriptions for all covered medications.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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 November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

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

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

Assembly Bill 3634 · Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.

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

Assembly Bill 3824 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

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

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

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

Senate Bill 2711 · Provides protections for children under the age of 18 with developmental disabilities and individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18-21 receiving services from Division of Children's System of Care.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2715 · Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

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

Senate Bill 2720 · Requires certain medical transportation vehicles to be equipped with stop signal arms and requires drivers to stop for vehicles under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2721 · Implements person-first language and changes pejorative terminology referring to persons with certain disabilities or substance use disorders.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2724 · 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 3, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2705 · Establishes "New Jersey Hearing Impairment Task Force."

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 207 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2674 · Requires certain disclosures to consumers regarding health care costs.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2680 · 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 October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2681 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to publish list of certain tamper-resistant opioid drugs; establishes that certain conditions be met for pharmacist to substitute for tamper-resistant opioid drug.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2637 · Permits religious institutions to request DCF conduct child abuse record checks of certain prospective and current employees and volunteers.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 143 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2639 · Requires installation of visual monitoring systems in licensed child care centers.

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

Senate Bill 2646 · Prohibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.

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

Senate Bill 2647 · Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions, earnings, and qualified distributions associated with special needs trusts.

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

Senate Bill 2650 · Authorizes pharmacists to dispense up to 90-day supply of certain prescription drugs.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 237 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2662 · "Charlie's Law"; Establishes civil penalties for persons who interfere with or deny persons with disabilities accompanied by service or guide dogs access to places of public accommodation.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3463 · Updates references to DOC and DHS and refers to persons receiving services from DHS.

Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 222 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2636 · Clarifies duties of local health authorities with regard to retail food establishment inspection reports and placards; requires inspection results to be posted online; and revises compliance rating system used for placards.

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

Senate Bill 2607 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support healthcare education.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2613 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain taxpayers that sell qualified medical devices to qualified consumers at discounted price.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2614 · Expands the types of acts for which certain practitioners incur duty to warn.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2353 · Establishes measures to deter steroid use among students; appropriates $45,000 to DOE for New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association testing of student-athletes for steroids and other performance enhancing substances.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3773 · Provides that cigar bars and lounges may renew lapsed registration to permit indoor smoking under certain circumstances.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2551 · 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 September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2560 · Authorizes establishment of drug donation programs.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 217 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2562 · Requires DCF and DHS to study predatory alienation and its effects on young adults and senior citizens.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2563 · 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 26, 2016 · Reported out after 217 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2565 · 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 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2571 · Provides that cigar bars and lounges may renew lapsed registration to permit indoor smoking under certain circumstances.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2515 · Provides gross income tax credits for certain taxpayers who provide blood donations.

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

Senate Bill 2516 · Provides gross income tax credits for certain taxpayers who donate organs.

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

Senate Bill 2517 · Prohibits hospice from charging patient for days on which patient is not present.

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

Senate Bill 2519 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support autism programs.

Sent September 12, 2016 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2521 · Provides for monitoring and evaluation of transition of mental health and substance use disorder treatment service system and developmental disability system to fee-for-service reimbursement model; makes appropriation. *

Sent September 12, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2531 · Permits family day care providers to care for up to 10 children; requires criminal history record background checks for family day care providers and certain household members.

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

Senate Bill 2494 · Requires adult Work First New Jersey recipients to complete secondary education under certain circumstances and receive life skills training.

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

Senate Bill 2497 · Requires health care facilities to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2502 · Establishes New Jersey Dietary Supplements Task Force to make recommendations concerning safety and regulation of dietary supplements sold in New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 2503 · Authorizes school nurses to administer opioid antidotes to overdose victims on school property, with immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability, pursuant to "Overdose Prevention Act."

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

Senate Bill 2472 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Navigating Services and Supports for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

Sent July 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 97 days

Senate Bill 2474 · "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 July 29, 2016 · Reported out after 97 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2476 · Provides Medicaid coverage for services to treat and prevent Zika virus infection and associated health outcomes.

Sent July 29, 2016 · Reported out after 41 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2463 · Changes the time when child placement review hearings are initiated from 45 days to 60 days.

Sent July 14, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2465 · 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 July 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2466 · Requires development and maintenance of data dashboard report to advise of open bed availability in residential facilities providing behavioral health services.

Sent July 14, 2016 · Reported out after 305 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1662 · Requires development and maintenance of data dashboard report to advise of open bed availability in residential facilities providing behavioral health services.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 319 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2323 · Prohibits the restraint of prisoners during and immediately after childbirth.

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

Assembly Bill 3386 · Provides protections for children under the age of 18 with developmental disabilities and individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18-21 receiving services from Division of Children's System of Care.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 214 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3581 · Requires Internet-connected baby monitors to include security features.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 221 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2445 · Requires testing for infectious disease for certain persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.

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

Senate Bill 2449 · Requires health care professionals engaged in prenatal care to provide parents of newborns with information on health insurance coverage for newborn children.*

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 305 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2455 · Establishes process for individual to petition court for involuntary commitment of another person to treatment for substance use disorder.

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

Senate Bill 2418 · Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.

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

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

Sent June 27, 2016 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2420 · Requires all prescriptions be transmitted electronically, subject to certain exceptions.

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

Senate Bill 2421 · Requires DOH to establish Zika Virus State Action Plan.

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

Senate Bill 2427 · Provides Medicaid coverage for doula care.

Sent June 27, 2016 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2428 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2432 · Expands membership of NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.

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

Senate Bill 2387 · 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

Senate Bill 2392 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and their Families.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2361 · Authorizes certain county to establish county hospital authority; amends title of "Municipal Hospital Authority Law."

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2371 · Prohibits the restraint of prisoners during and immediately after childbirth.

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

Senate Bill 2332 · "Health Care Industry Representative Certifcation Act"; establishes requirements for certification of health care industry representatives.**

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 357 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2345 · Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2350 · Exempts homeless from fee for non-driver identification cards.

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2351 · Permits homeless to receive certified copy of birth certificate without fee.

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

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 June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3267 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support autism programs.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 150 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3616 · Establishes performance and training standards for certain Medicaid transportation services and requires DHS to report compliance with standards.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2314 · Prohibits snowplow operators from depositing snow in front of certain access points used by persons with disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 2317 · Establishes performance and training standards for certain Medicaid transportation services and requires DHS to report compliance with standards.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2319 · Establishes guidelines for termination of patient-health care professional relationship.

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

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 6, 2016 · Reported out after 343 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2285 · Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 123 days · did not pass the Senate

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 May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 228 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2223 · Excludes from PAAD income eligibility withdrawals from an IRA.

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

Senate Bill 2224 · Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesale distributors accept and provide a rebate for certain returned drugs.

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

Senate Bill 2227 · Requires certain community residential facilities have standby emergency power generators.

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

Senate Bill 2233 · "Steven's Law;" prohibits use of non-wood bats in certain organized games.

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

Senate Bill 2255 · Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warnings."

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

Senate Bill 2277 · Makes FY 2017 supplemental appropriation of $7,453,000 to DOH for family planning services.*

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2187 · Permits abandoned prescription medication to be re-dispensed up to one year after original preparation.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2188 · 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 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2208 · Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2161 · Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical marijuana patients.

Sent May 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2164 · Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids for children 17 years of age and younger.

Sent May 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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

Sent May 5, 2016 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2092 · Requires baby monitors with Internet connection to include security features and warning.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 280 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2094 · Creates public awareness campaign concerning risks associated with unsecured, Internet-connected baby monitors.

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

Senate Bill 2102 · Requires DHS to give priority to temporary rental assistance over use of hotels or motels in emergency assistance to Work First New Jersey recipients.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2128 · Permits qualified person with post-traumatic stress disorder to obtain handicapped parking placard.

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

Senate Bill 2130 · Establishes maximum fees for providing copies of patient medical records.

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

Senate Bill 2133 · 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 May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2134 · Authorizes expedited partner therapy, under which sexual partners or patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted disease are treated without prior clinical examination.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2135 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2139 · Authorizes medical marijuana for treatment of dysmenorrhea.

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

Assembly Bill 30 · Increases amount of benefits under Work First New Jersey program.*

Sent April 21, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 152 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1933 · Requires managed care plans, SHBP, and SEHBP to provide for reasonable accommodation in accessing providers for persons with physical disabilities.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent April 21, 2016 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2060 · Permits pharmacists to provide self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients over the counter.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 11 days

Assembly Bill 1130 · Requires DHS to give priority to temporary rental assistance over use of hotels or motels in emergency assistance to Work First New Jersey recipients.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 2107 · Exempts homeless from fee for non-driver identification cards.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 143 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1981 · Increases Hearing Aids Assistance for the Aged and Disabled Program annual allowance to $500.

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

Senate Bill 2001 · Requires certain places of public assembly to have automated external defibrillator on-site.

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

Senate Bill 2007 · Provides that children under care, custody or supervision of DCPP may not be home-schooled.

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

Senate Bill 2013 · 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 April 18, 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 April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2026 · "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

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

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

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2036 · Requires issuance of conditional certifications for homemaker-home health aides within seven days and issuance of final certification within 120 days.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2038 · Updates references to DOC and DHS and refers to persons receiving services from DHS.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 392 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1940 · Limits rescheduling, cancelation, and no-show fees providers of health care services may charge in certain instances.

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

Senate Bill 1956 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products in vending machines with certain exceptions.

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

Senate Bill 1961 · Prohibits sale of flavored cigars.

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

Senate Bill 1864 · Provides for philosophical exemption to mandatory immunizations.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1865 · Requires DHS to use funds awarded from performance bonuses to increase staffing for processing certain applications and providing certain services.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1881 · Permits registered surgical practices to convert to or combine with ambulatory surgical facilities; provides for phased-in gross receipts assessment; authorizes non-profit hospitals to acquire joint ownership interest in practices.*

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1901 · Establishes Medicaid program to provide housing-related services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1909 · Requires persons and entities to report to DHS regarding their distribution or administration of opioid antidotes, and requires DHS to provide aggregate data to Govenor, Legislature, and public.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1936 · Provides for designation of acute stroke ready hospitals, establishes Stroke Care Advisory Panel and Statewide stroke database and requires development of emergency services stroke care protocols.*

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1734 · Prohibits smoking at public parks and beaches.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1768 · Establishes requirements for sale of home baked goods.

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

Senate Bill 1772 · Permits pharmacists to dispense certain drugs in emergency without prescription.

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

Senate Bill 1791 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain costs of home bedbug infestation remediation.

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

Senate Bill 1792 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain child and dependent care expenses.

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

Senate Bill 1801 · Requires HIV testing for pregnant women and marriage license applicants.

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

Senate Bill 1819 · "Compounding Pharmacy Quality Assurance Act"; requires accreditation of compounding pharmacies.

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

Senate Bill 1829 · Increases amount of benefits under Work First New Jersey program.*

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

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 7, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1834 · Permits change in case manager for persons with developmental disabilities under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1854 · Repeals family cap in Work First New Jersey program.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1855 · Requires State to pledge to ensure availability of job training or similar activities to certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to prevent loss of benefits.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1719 · Defines information required to be included in death certificates.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1720 · Makes technical corrections to individual health coverage and small employer health benefits programs and to NJ FamilyCare.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1730 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services; designated as the Mental Health Access Act.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1731 · Permits municipality to establish civil penalty for smoking in public places.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1799 · Prohibits bio-analytical laboratories from charging certain patients more than 115% of the applicable Medicare rate.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1825 · Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning mobility and support services needs of NJ adults with autism spectrum disorder.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1449 · Establishes public awareness campaign advising pregnant women and new parents of the benefits of breastfeeding.

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

Senate Bill 1450 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for pediatric cancer research.

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

Senate Bill 1465 · Directs DOH to develop plan to phase out use of latex gloves in health care facilities and food establishments.

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

Senate Bill 1466 · Requires registration, inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers to control outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease.

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

Senate Bill 1470 · Requires labeling of foods containing genetically engineered material.

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

Senate Bill 1475 · Establishes three-year Medicaid home visitation demonstration project.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 90 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1517 · Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

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

Senate Bill 1524 · Expands number of child care programs exempted from State child care licensing requirements.

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

Senate Bill 1525 · Establishes $250 qualified caregiver rebate program.

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

Senate Bill 1526 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.

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

Senate Bill 1538 · 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 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1574 · Establishes Electronic Health Information Technology Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1575 · Establishes "Right to Try Act" permitting terminally ill patients to access investigational drugs and treatment.

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

Senate Bill 1576 · Requires certain disclosures in advertisements by health care professionals.

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

Senate Bill 1607 · Excludes certain health care service firms from certain requirements.

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

Senate Bill 1608 · Requires DHS to approve providers that serve persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of State.

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

Senate Bill 1628 · Requires retail establishments to allow persons with certain medical conditions access to employee restrooms.

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

Senate Bill 1710 · Requires DOH to establish single license for facilities providing integrated behavioral and physical health care.*

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1339 · Requires certain health care facilities and operators of certain transient dwellings to maintain agreements for bedbug eradication services.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1343 · Prohibits existing child care subsidy recipient from being treated as a new applicant for subsidy after moving to a new county of residence.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1344 · Individual's status as minor may not disqualify him from bone marrow donation if medical criteria and informed consent requirements are met.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1345 · 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 February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1348 · Codifies Lyme disease reporting requirements.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1349 · Requires narcotic and drug abuse treatment centers to offer Hepatitis C testing to clients.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1350 · Provides dedicated funding for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1351 · 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 February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1352 · "Post-Viability Protection Act."

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1355 · Requires installation of baby-changing stations in certain public restrooms.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1372 · Provides for coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1373 · Supplemental appropriation to DOH for $7,560,000 for anti-tobacco programs.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1393 · "New Jersey Long-Term Care Oversight Act."

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1394 · Provides civil immunity for certain volunteer physicians, nonprofit clinics, and federally qualified health centers.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1395 · Requires DHS to conduct follow-up study of former residents of North Princeton Developmental Center.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1000 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1016 · Prohibits smoking at State-owned beaches.

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

Senate Bill 1017 · Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1018 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for personal care services.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 357 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1026 · Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1029 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1035 · Requires for-profit hospitals to report certain information to DOH.

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

Senate Bill 1036 · Requires each hospital board of trustees to adopt a written policy governing conflicts of interest.

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

Senate Bill 1041 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1043 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1044 · Allows gross income tax deductions totaling $300,000 over five taxable years for certain primary care physicians.

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

Senate Bill 1047 · Establishes "Bleeding Disorders Treatment Fund."

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

Senate Bill 1048 · Concerns availability of services and administrative requirements of federally qualified health centers.

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

Senate Bill 1052 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1058 · Requires Commissioner of Health to take certain actions to ensure that residential units are available in assisted living facilities for individuals with special needs.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 357 days · did not pass the Senate

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 February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1073 · Permits pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to a standing order, in accordance with protocals established by Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medical Examiners; clarifies certain health insurance coverage for contracep

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1088 · Concerns Code Blue alert plans to shelter at-risk individuals. *

Sent February 8, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 301 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1118 · Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150% of Medicare.

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

Senate Bill 1131 · Provides for notification of emergency contact in event of death of senior citizen in certain housing facilities.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1164 · Exempts intraoperative monitoring services rendered during certain neurosurgical, neurological, and neuro-radiological surgical procedures from physician self-referral restrictions.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1166 · Establishes Statewide database of beds in shelters for the homeless.

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

Senate Bill 1172 · Requires DHS to make list of drugs with "black box" warnings accessible through its website.

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

Senate Bill 1173 · Establishes certain requirements, including allowable fees, for provision of medical records to patients, legally authorized representatives, and authorized third parties.

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

Senate Bill 1174 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.

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

Senate Bill 1175 · Requires coverage of medication therapy management in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1176 · "Group Home Fire Safety Act."

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 315 days

Senate Bill 1177 · Requires DCPP to implement policies and procedures to ensure caseworker safety; "Leah's Law."

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1183 · Requires DHSS to post on website information concerning hospital emergency department staffing and services for pediatric patients.

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

Senate Bill 1185 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain employer-provided child care expenditures.

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

Senate Bill 1204 · Dedicates $140,000 of revenue from motor vehicle violations to DHS for brain injury services.

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

Senate Bill 1219 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 357 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1229 · Clarifies best interests of the child should be primary consideration in actions undertaken by State governmental entities and courts of law.

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

Senate Bill 1230 · Requires newborn infant screening for tongue tie.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 269 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1231 · Allows gross income tax deduction for 50% of contributions of $100 or more to domestic violence shelters.

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

Senate Bill 1232 · Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 1233 · Limits liability of caregivers when facilitating normalcy for children in foster care.

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

Senate Bill 1234 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 1235 · Increases 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1238 · Authorizes certain gestational carrier agreements.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 479 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1239 · Clarifies that insurance broker transparency requirement only applies to sale of health benefits plans.

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

Senate Bill 1240 · Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 1244 · Requires development and maintenance of database to advise public about open bed availability in residential substance use disorders treatment facilities.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 3 days

Senate Bill 1250 · "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act."

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

Senate Bill 1261 · Requires managed care plans, SHBP and SEHBP, to provide for reasonable accommodation in accessing providers for persons with physical disabilities.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1262 · Permits young adult who is claimed as a dependent on a relative's tax return to receive Work First New Jersey General Public Assistance benefits.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1263 · Strengthens requirements for accreditation, inspection, and general oversight of "surgical practices."

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

Senate Bill 1264 · "Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act."

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

Senate Bill 1265 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1266 · Establishes permanent sterile syringe access program.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1270 · Establishes remote medical consultation assistance grant program in DOH.

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

Senate Bill 1272 · Requires newly licensed registered professional nurse to attain baccalaureate degree in nursing within 10 years of initial licensure.

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

Senate Bill 1274 · Supplemental appropriation of $50 million from General Fund to DHS for substance abuse treatment and prevention.

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

Senate Bill 1275 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1276 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million for grants to certain nursing schools to address shortage of nursing faculty.

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

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 February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1280 · Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.

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

Senate Bill 1281 · Concerns special needs trusts for persons with developmental disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 1282 · "Consumer Access to Health Care Act"; eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.

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

Senate Bill 1283 · Revises Newborn Screening program in DOH.

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

Senate Bill 1291 · Requires certain health care facilities to offer, and health care workers to receive, annual influenza vaccination.

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

Senate Bill 1292 · Prohibits substitution of prescribed epilepsy drugs by pharmacists without prior notification to and written consent of physician and patient.

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

Senate Bill 1293 · Establishes Medication Management, Outreach and Support Program in DHS; appropriates $8 million.

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

Senate Bill 1294 · Requires registered qualifying patient's authorized use of medical marijuana to be considered equivalent to use of any other prescribed medication.

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

Senate Bill 1295 · Amends and repeals sections of "Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensing Act."

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 255 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1296 · "Reproductive Donation Safety Act."

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

Senate Bill 1299 · 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 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1300 · Concerns hospital asset transformation program.

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

Senate Bill 1301 · 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 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1303 · Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1305 · Requires Medicaid coverage for diabetes self-management education, training, services, and equipment for patients diagnosed with diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 357 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 900 · Establishes "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" pilot program; appropriates $250,000.

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

Senate Bill 911 · Requires Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to establish public awareness campaign about federally required health insurance exchange.

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

Senate Bill 913 · Permits hospitals to establish system for making performance-based incentive payments to physicians.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 273 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 914 · Establishes New Jersey Advisory Council on Home and Community-Based Settings to implement DHS Statewide Transition Plan.

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

Senate Bill 915 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 916 · "The Child and Family Suicide Prevention Act;" requires training related to screening for suicide prevention for pediatricians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses.

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

Senate Bill 921 · Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct up to $125,000 in Medicare reimbursements when calculating gross receipts assessment.

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

Senate Bill 922 · Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct Medicaid payments when calculating gross receipts assessment.

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

Senate Bill 946 · Requires clinical laboratory that provides services for accountable care organization to establish clinical laboratory testing advisory board.

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

Senate Bill 957 · Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate for child born in New Jersey to active duty service member.

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

Senate Bill 964 · Requires county health departments to maintain reserve stock of opioid antidotes and dispense such reserve stock to first responders and hospital pharmacies, on interim basis, in order to ensure uninterrupted supply.

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

Senate Bill 972 · Establishes Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and certification program for child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; appropriates $10 million.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 974 · Provides for registration and accreditation of human milk banks.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate

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 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 983 · Extends eligibility for certain individuals for emergency assistance.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 993 · Permits DHS to request waiver of time limits for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients under certain circumstances.*

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 67 · Prohibits State agencies from posting emergency medical technicians' personal information on web sites.

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

Senate Bill 71 · Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification.

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

Senate Bill 72 · Requires adoption agency, court, or DYFS to maintain child's religious upbringing when placing child in adoptive or resource family home.

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

Senate Bill 98 · Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

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

Senate Bill 100 · Permits administration of epinephrine auto-injector device by persons who complete approved educational program.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 23 days

Senate Bill 103 · Enters New Jersey in multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 506 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 119 · Requires DHSS to study relationship between autism and ultrasounds and issue protocol for use of ultrasounds.

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

Senate Bill 125 · Prohibits any reimbursement for donation of cadaveric fetal tissue and prohibits use of cadaveric fetal tissue in research for cosmetic treatment.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 129 · Permits court to order involuntary outpatient treatment in any county; concerns patient compliance with taking medication.

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

Senate Bill 139 · Allows deduction against gross income for unreimbursed expenses incurred by organ donor.

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

Senate Bill 141 · Allows corporation business tax credit for full cost of purchasing portable defibrillators.

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

Senate Bill 153 · Establishes Medicaid Smart Card Pilot Program.

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

Senate Bill 157 · Establishes "New Jersey Task Force on Abuse of Persons who are Elderly or Disabled."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 178 · Requires DOH license additional angioplasty facilities, with at least one facility in each county.

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

Senate Bill 182 · Limits time continuing care retirement communities may retain refundable entrance fee after resident vacates facility to no more than one year.

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

Senate Bill 198 · Expands definitions of "abused child" or "abused or neglected child" to include prenatal exposure of child to controlled substances.

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

Senate Bill 200 · Clarifies DHS authority to license and regulate sober living homes.

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

Senate Bill 235 · Provides loan redemption for certain physicians who work in State 10 years.

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

Senate Bill 237 · Requires Commissioner of DHSS to convene a strategic planning summit to analyze the State's physician workforce supply.

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

Senate Bill 238 · Requires labeling of foods containing genetically modified material.

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

Senate Bill 239 · "Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act."

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

Senate Bill 241 · Requires prescribers and pharmacists to check prescription monitoring program prior to prescribing and dispensing Schedule II drugs.

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

Senate Bill 278 · Requires surgical practices to apply for licensure as ambulatory care facilities.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 489 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 279 · Revises requirements for emergency medical services delivery.

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

Senate Bill 282 · "Revised State Medical Examiner Act"; establishes Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner in DOH.

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

Senate Bill 283 · Revises procedure for issuance of amended birth certificate for person who has undergone change in sex.

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

Senate Bill 284 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 286 · Provides for Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for mental health services provided through telepsychiatry.

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

Senate Bill 287 · Concerns cigarette manufacturers and production of certain tobacco products using roll-your-own tobacco machines at retail establishments within this State.

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

Senate Bill 288 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 291 · Authorizes health care providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 258 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 111 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 298 · Prohibits the sale or distribution of flavored electronic smoking devices.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 125 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 299 · Provides for fair notice and opportunity to contest, or obtain waiver of a repayment of, overpayment of homestead rebate or credit and homestead property tax reimbursement.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 356 · Makes reforms to mental health treatment; clarifies law governing purchase of firearms by persons with history of mental illness.

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

Senate Bill 359 · Raises minimum age for purchase and sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 362 · Limits settings where certain surgeries may be performed.

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

Senate Bill 368 · Establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures in emergency shelters, rooming and boarding houses, and certain nursing homes and residential health care facilities.

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

Senate Bill 372 · Requires review of Core Curriculum Content Standards to ensure guidance for substance abuse instruction provided to public school students incorporates most recent evidence-based standards and practices.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 111 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 376 · Prohibits sale or distribution of liquid nicotine except in child-resistant containers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 23 days

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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 378 · Establishes requirements for training programs for homemaker-home health aides in care of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 23 days

Senate Bill 421 · Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."

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

Senate Bill 443 · Requires DHS to prioritize placement of parents of children receiving services from DCPP in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs.

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

Senate Bill 463 · Requires hospital employees assist uninsured patients with creating account to apply for insurance coverage through Federally-Facilitated Marketplace.

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

Senate Bill 468 · 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 12, 2016 · Reported out after 258 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 476 · Requires physicians to provide patients opportunity to undergo obstetrical ultrasound or sonogram within 48 hours of performing abortion.

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

Senate Bill 490 · Permits payments in subsidized adoption until child becomes 21 years of age under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 516 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities; upgrades crimes committed against such individuals; and improves tranparency and accountability in investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of such individuals; designated as

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 519 · Requires health care representative to make health care decisions for incapacitated patient in accordance with patient's religious beliefs.

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

Senate Bill 526 · "Tyler Banuls' Law"; provides protections for children with developmental disabilities receiving services from DCF.

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

Senate Bill 531 · Permits smoking in certain facilities for purpose of medical or scientific health-related research.

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

Senate Bill 533 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; upgrades crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 536 · Requires law enforcement be notified of application to expunge mental commitment record.

Sent January 12, 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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 601 · Revises treatment requirements for convicted drug offenders receiving general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 650 · Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families; qualifies families to receive additional nutritional assistance.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 651 · Requires family day care providers and certain household members to undergo criminal history record background checks.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 296 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 652 · Provides for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare coverage and reimbursement for health care services provided through telemedicine.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 296 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 686 · "Innovative Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act."

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

Senate Bill 701 · Requires DHS to develop specific criteria for eligibility of individuals with developmental disabilities for services from adult day health services facilities.

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

Senate Bill 705 · Requires certain notifications for termination of services to persons with developmental disabilities and providers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 391 days

Senate Bill 716 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 723 · Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS.

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

Senate Bill 743 · Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in the event of student borrower's death or total and permanent disability and grant deferment for temporary total disibility.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 199 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 779 · Requires health insurers, group health plans, SHBP, and SEHBP to share certain health benefits information with Medicaid and other State programs.

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

Senate Bill 784 · "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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 796 · Requires health care practitioners to discuss risk of addiction when prescribing certain drugs to patients who are minors.

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

Senate Bill 801 · Clarifies statutory exemptions from mandatory immunizations for students.

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

Senate Bill 803 · Requires health care practitioners to inform patients of addiction potential of controlled dangerous substances prior to issuing prescription.

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

Senate Bill 807 · Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice care services.

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

Senate Bill 820 · Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

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

Senate Bill 821 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 824 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.

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

Senate Bill 826 · Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

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

Senate Bill 828 · Provides prescriber or health care facility with discretion to number prescription blank forms consecutively.

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

Senate Bill 831 · Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.

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

Senate Bill 836 · Requires assessments prior to laboratory and diagnostic testing of persons undergoing mental health screening.

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

Senate Bill 841 · Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

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

Senate Bill 843 · Increases personal needs allowance to at least $50 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 856 · "Boys & Girls Clubs Keystone Law"; permits minors to give consent for behavioral health care.

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

Senate Bill 860 · Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.

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

Senate Bill 862 · Dedicates one percent of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues to anti-smoking initiatives.**

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 240 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 873 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.

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