Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Senate Bill 4100 · "New Jersey Disability Savings Act."

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4114 · Establishes requirements for certain tobacco product retailers to stock and sell nicotine replacement therapy products.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Reported out after 24 days, 6–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4121 · Prohibits sale of certain diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to persons under 18 years of age.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4126 · Expressly authorizes medical cannabis patients under 18 years of age to have up to four designated caregivers.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4129 · Establishes temporary COVID-19 Family Relief Assistance Office in DHS; appropriates $10 million.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4136 · Requires entities to accept confirmation of prior COVID-19 infection or protective immune response against COVID-19 when proof of vaccination is required.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4139 · Extends temporary emergency licensure of certain health care professionals.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Reported out after 24 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4140 · Temporarily waives certain basic life support services crewmember requirements.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Reported out after 24 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4032 · Authorizes provision of adult day health services on remote basis.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4048 · Concerns employment security during changes in control of health care entities. *

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days, 6–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4049 · Requires students, staff, and others present at institutions of higher education to receive COVID-19 vaccine.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2957 · Establishes task force to examine issues and make recommendations concerning youth sports, including abusive coaching, confrontational parents, and bullying of players.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3266 · Requires Medicaid managed care organizations to notify certain beneficiaries of maximum coverage for personal care service hours.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4957 · Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5336 · Requires DHS to establish payment programs for purchase of transportation services from private sector and government transportation service providers.*

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 161 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4015 · Requires health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4017 · Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3985 · "Establishes Children, Youth, and Families Bill of Rights" to recognize and protect certain rights for children, youth, families.

Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4002 · Requires DOH to disseminate information on seizure first-aid to employers.

Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3633 · Establishes requirements concerning the provision of postpartum care information and the development of individualized postpartum care plans.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3975 · Establishes requirements to commence screening newborn infants for congenital cytomegalovirus infection; establishes public awareness campaign. *

Sent June 21, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3973 · Requires DOH to establish Statewide standardized requirements for licensure and operation of mobile food vendors; designated as "Streamlined Food Truck Licensure Act."

Sent June 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3928 · Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.

Sent June 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

Senate Bill 3930 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $12.5 million to DHS to increase NJ FamilyCare managed care reimbursement rate for Applied Behavior Analysis.

Sent June 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3947 · Requires that certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Sent June 15, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 6 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 746 · Requires certain ambulances to carry epinephrine.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3886 · Requires county boards of health to ensure on-site COVID-19 vaccines are available to persons age 65 and older residing in certain facilities; appropriates $2 million.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3895 · Prohibits mandatory mask use in licensed child care centers.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3941 · Directs DHS to develop mobile software program for SNAP recipients; appropriates $2 million. *

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3942 · Requires DHS to stagger issuance dates of SNAP benefits to newly eligible enrollees.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3943 · Establishes State supplement for federal summer food service program meals.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3944 · Establishes State supplement for "breakfast after the bell" meals.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3945 · Establishes Office of Food Insecurity Advocate.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3865 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to reopen programs providing functional services to persons with developmental disabilities in same manner as schools.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3867 · Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund and Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council; provides for funds received from opioid settlements to support substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3876 · Requires pharmacy practice sites to document reasons for not filling certain prescriptions.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3878 · Prohibits mandatory mask use at youth camps.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 998 · The "New Jersey Social Innovation Act"; establishes social innovation loan pilot program and study commission within EDA. *

Sent June 1, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1058 · Requires discrimination prevention training for certain providers of services to senior citizens.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 160 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1073 · Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for preeclampsia. *

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1752 · Requires signs to be posted and pamphlets to be distributed in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5123 · Requires group homes and other community-based residential programs, as condition of licensure, to implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5595 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to publish retail price of certain opioid antidotes.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5597 · Permits school districts to administer student health surveys after prior written notification to parents and legal guardians.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 5–3 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3832 · Prohibits requiring individuals who have received COVID-19 vaccine to wear masks indoors.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3833 · Permits use of automated dispensing devices in long-term care facilities and hospice care programs.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 160 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3845 · Requires federal funding to be made available to Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to support Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse if needed to offset unanticipated decrease in dedicated revenues.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3846 · Prohibits certain forms of discrimination in DOH policies concerning allocation of critical health care resources.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3847 · Establishes program for certain individuals to become certified nursing assistants and provide private duty nursing services to certain Medicaid enrollees under increased reimbursement rates.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days, 7–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3850 · Requires signs to be posted and pamphlets to be distributed in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3798 · Eliminates premiums and waiting periods for certain NJ FamilyCare enrollees and directs DHS to implement additional targeted outreach initiatives to increase enrollment. **

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3799 · Allows costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–3 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3800 · Requires certain health insurers, Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, SHBP, and SEHBP to cover opioid antidote without imposing prior authorization requirements. *

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3801 · Permits school districts to administer student health surveys after prior written notification to parents and legal guardians.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–3 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3802 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to publish retail price of certain opioid antidotes.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3803 · Permits certain paramedics to administer buprenorphine.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3804 · Provides that certain civil immunities granted to for-profit healthcare facilities and healthcare systems during state of emergency and public health emergency would expire August 31, 2020.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3805 · Requires psychiatric hospitals to provide certain notices and reports of major, moderate, and minor injuries occurring therein, and requires DOH to investigate causes of major and moderate injury.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3807 · Requires State provider subsidy payments for child care services to be based on enrollment.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3808 · Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family day care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3814 · Requires DCF or court to consider placement of children with relatives or kinship guardians when making placement decision; makes changes to certain standards for initiating petitions to terminate parental rights.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3815 · Requires feasibility study to examine establishment of regional medical examiner office facility in Southern New Jersey and collaborative development of new medical examiner education initiatives; appropriates $40,000.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3816 · Allows gross income tax credit for certain child care staff and registered family day care providers.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3777 · Establishes the "New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Commission' and appropriates $9 million.

Sent May 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3745 · Designates September as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month."

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3756 · Requires certain providers to restore level of care to pre-COVID-19 levels following end of declared public health emergency.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3768 · Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bilateral ultrasounds.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3770 · Addresses long-term effects of COVID-19.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3716 · Requires use of small pharmacies to facilitate State response to public health emergencies, including administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

Sent May 6, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3723 · Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.

Sent May 6, 2021 · Reported out after 214 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3724 · Appropriates $5 million to New Jersey Pediatric Cancer Fund.

Sent May 6, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 798 · Establishes local drug overdose fatality review teams.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 45 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4558 · Requires pharmacies to provide certain information regarding insulin manufacturer assistance programs.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4864 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to DHS for temporary 25 percent increase to certain assisted living resident provider in Medicaid.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 45 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4963 · Provides comprehensive Medicaid benefits to certain individuals formerly in foster care.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5133 · Expands indoor capacity for food or beverage establishments and banquet and wedding venues under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 10 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5136 · Includes use of physical barriers as social distancing measure for food or beverage establishments during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5215 · Requires Medicaid Fraud Division to enter into data sharing agreement upon request of county to provide access to third party insurance liability data regarding certain COVID-19 related health claims.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5353 · Provides for certification of temporary nurse aides.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 10 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3661 · Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 10 days

Senate Bill 3662 · "Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act."

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3663 · Supplemental appropriation of $25 million to DOH to assist certain mental health and addiction service providers transitioning to fee-for-service reimbursement system.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3670 · Establishes the "Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force."

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3671 · Requires Medicaid Fraud Division to enter into data sharing agreement upon request of county to provide access to third party insurance liability data regarding certain COVID-19 related health claims.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3681 · Prohibits discrimination against individuals who have not received COVID-19 vaccine.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3699 · Establishes "COVID-19 Vaccinating, Reaching, and Contacting Everyone Act."

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 10 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3707 · Repeals statute criminalizing sexual penetration while infected with venereal disease or HIV under certain circumstances; requires that in prosecutions for endangering another by creating substantial risk of transmitting infectious disease, name of defend

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3599 · Makes $5 million in federal funds available to Stockton University to support North Athletic Complex project.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3606 · Requires informed consent for breast implant surgery.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3610 · Revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3625 · Authorizes certain forms of testing for coronavirus disease 2019.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3632 · Expands exemption from restrictions on health care practitioner referrals; requires certain referrals to be made in accordance with certain professional standards. *

Sent April 19, 2021 · Reported out after 52 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3633 · Increases income eligibility limits for PAAD program and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program by $10,000.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Reported out after 52 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3579 · Requires certain permanency hearing to be held at least every six months.

Sent March 22, 2021 · Reported out after 45 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3581 · Establishes New Jersey Direct Support Professional Core Competency Working Group.

Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3558 · Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain electronic or written consent for certain medications with "black box warnings."

Sent March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3543 · Permits emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines during certain declared public health emergencies.

Sent March 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3552 · Requires discrimination prevention training for certain providers of services to senior citizens.

Sent March 11, 2021 · Reported out after 242 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3500 · Establishes Core Behavioral Health Crisis Services System.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3506 · Prohibits certain surgical procedures on children born with variations in their sex characteristics.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3511 · Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3491 · Revises and expands authorization for any person or entity to obtain, distribute, and administer opioid antidotes.**

Sent March 4, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3493 · Permits expungement of possession or distribution of hypodermic syringe or needle offense in cases of previous expungement; repeals criminal offense of possession of syringe.

Sent March 4, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 6–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3477 · Requires group homes and other community-based residential programs, as condition of licensure, to implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents.

Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3462 · Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success; appropriates $1.8 million.

Sent February 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3455 · Revises eligibility requirements for NJ Workability Program and Personal Assistance Services Program.

Sent February 16, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3432 · Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for preeclampsia. *

Sent February 11, 2021 · Reported out after 119 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3437 · Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.

Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3441 · Requires DHS to establish payment programs for purchase of transportation services from private sector and government transportation service providers. *

Sent February 11, 2021 · Reported out after 298 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3445 · Establishes pilot programs for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health and 24-hour county substance use disorder crisis centers; revises requirements to become authorized medication-assisted treatment provider; appropriates $7 million.

Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3446 · Requires DOH to establish Community Health Center Integrated Care Loan Program; appropriates funds for purposes of loan program.

Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3447 · Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3449 · Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities.

Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3420 · Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.

Sent February 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3421 · Provides for certification of temporary nurse aides.

Sent February 9, 2021 · Reported out after 86 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3422 · Establishes program to subsidize purchase price of medical cannabis for registered qualifying patients enrolled in Medicaid or NJ Family Care programs.

Sent February 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3400 · Permits emergency medical responders to dispense opioid antidotes.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3351 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to DHS for temporary 25 percent increase to certain assisted living resident providers in Medicaid. *

Sent January 28, 2021 · Reported out after 133 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3379 · "Steven's Law;" prohibits use of non-wood bats in certain organized games.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3381 · Entitles legal guardians and certain other persons to receive detailed information and actual records in association with investigations involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3383 · Establishing Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications in Division of Developmental Disabilities in DHS.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3384 · Renames Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, creates position of deputy ombudsman, and expands duties of office to apply to all persons with disabilities and their families.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3365 · Concerns restaurant safety during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3367 · Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3368 · Creates "Disability Life-Sustaining Measures Advisory Council."

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3369 · Requires long-term care facilities to submit reports regarding residents with disabilities.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3370 · Requires hospitals to collect and report demographic data on people with disabilities who are tested or treated for COVID-19 during declared public health emergency.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3372 · Revises requirements for health insurers to cover telemedicine and telehealth; requires telemedicine and telehealth systems to include accessible communication features for individuals with disabilities.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3374 · Expands indoor capacity for food and dining establishments and banquet and wedding venues under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

Sent January 21, 2021 · Reported out after 105 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3344 · Requires financial institutions to release records to adult protective services when suspecting fraud of vulnerable adult or senior customer; allows adult protective services to release same records to law enforcement agency if necessary.*

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 114 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3350 · Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3354 · Authorizes certain paramedics with expired certifications to be temporarily reactivated during communicable disease outbreaks.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3355 · Permits certified medical assistants to administer vaccines under certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3356 · Permits paramedics to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3323 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $180 million to DCF, DHS and DOH for increased rates for social service and early intervention providers in financial distress due to coronavirus disease 2019 public health crisis.*

Sent January 11, 2021 · Reported out after 29 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3332 · Requires certain accessible public restroom facilities be equipped with signs reserving use for persons with disabilities.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3333 · Authorizes Assistant Commissioner of Division of Developmental Disabilities to establish exception rates, and programmatic and staffing requirements, for individuals with highly acute needs.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3306 · Authorizes optometrists to administer immunizations against coronaviruses and influenza under certain circumstances.*

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 61 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3310 · Requires health club services contract contain certain provisions regarding procedures during outbreak of infectious disease.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3312 · Establishes Chief Executive Nurse position in DOH.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3303 · Requires DOH to conduct study on causes of youth suicide.

Sent December 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3298 · Allows certain persons with developmental disabilities older than 21 years of age to attend special education programs and to simultaneously participate in adult day and employment programs. *

Sent December 18, 2020 · Reported out after 353 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3301 · Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent, and to permit consensual use of such devices in private rooms.

Sent December 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3291 · Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Reported out after 327 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3292 · Expands authority of pharmacists to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3293 · Extends period during which new satellite medical cannabis dispensaries may be approved.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3267 · Authorizes certain health care professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccine.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3270 · Limits "tobacco and vapor products tax" on cigars to up to $0.50 per cigar.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3271 · Requires DHS to post copies of incident reports involving physical injuries, abuse, neglect, or exploitation in State developmental centers or community-based residential programs on its website.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3251 · Establishes ReadyReturn Program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to facilitate identification and enrollment for certain social services programs; makes an appropriatio

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3257 · Establishes Task Force for the Development of Universal Child Care.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 182 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3219 · Revises requirements for provision of care to trauma patients.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 7–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3233 · Requires certain electronic medical programs to include demographic data entry feature; requires laboratories to record certain patients' demographic information; requires certain hospitals and laboratories to implement cultural competency training progra

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3199 · Prohibits discrimination against living organ donors in relation to life, health, and long-term care insurance.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 18 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3189 · Requires issuance of temporary emergency medical services certifications under certain circumstances.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 4484 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to establish long-term care advocacy and educational training program.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 96 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3096 · "Improved Suicide Prevention, Repsonse, and Treatment Act."

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3108 · Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco product tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from $1 million to $4 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3112 · Requires obstetrical providers to perform domestic violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of domestic violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3120 · Requires public entities that operate websites or webpages pertaining to domestic violence to utilize certain electronic tools and security measures to protect online visitors who may be victims of domestic violence.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3130 · Establishes New Jersey Baby Bond Account Program.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3142 · Expands epinephrine access laws to include epinephrine nasal sprays.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3153 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to establish long-term care advocacy and educational training program.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 96 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3156 · Establishes "COVID-19 PCR Testing Transparency Act"; requires COVID-19 PCR test results to be provided within specific timeframes and regulates cost of COVID-19 PCR tests.*

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 182 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3157 · Establishes "COVID-19 Testing Transparency Act."

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 182 days

Senate Bill 3160 · Establishes COVID-19 Local Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program in DHS; appropriates $4 million.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 96 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3084 · Provides reimbursement to certain child care entities for expenses related to providing additional hours of child care to school-aged children during 2020-2021 school year; appropriates $50 million.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3065 · Permits syringes and related supplies to be exchanged via postal mail.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 138 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3068 · Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3027 · "Michelle's Law"; requires health benefit plans to cover mammogram for an individual if recommended by health care provider.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3029 · Requires issuance of temporary emergency medical services certifications.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3031 · Requires DOH to establish certain nursing education and professional advancement programs.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 87 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3032 · Requires DOH to develop Statewide plan for infection control and prevention infrastructure improvements in nursing homes.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 87 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3041 · Requires DOH to publish total number of COVID-19 deaths and cases in long-term care facilities.**

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3042 · Requires infection control training for nursing home and assisted living administrator licensure and certification.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1003 · Requires DHS to develop outreach plan to inform certain students about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 424 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1135 · Reinstates prior property tax exemption for nonprofit hospitals with on-site for-profit medical providers; requires some of these hospitals to pay community service contributions; establishes Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commiss

Sent October 8, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4139 · Establishes requirements for copies of medical and billing records to be provided without charge to Social Security Disability benefits applicants and recipients.*

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 210 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4240 · Provides for technological upgrade of application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 60 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4241 · Requires DHS to conduct biennial survey of SNAP experience.*

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 424 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2995 · Prohibits government entity or school from requiring influenza vaccinations for persons who are 18 years of age or younger.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2999 · Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 424 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3000 · Codifies and establishes certain network adequacy standards for pediatric primary and specialty care in Medicaid program.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 98 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3009 · Authorizes expanded provision of harm reduction services to distribute sterile syringes and provide certain support services to persons who use drugs intravenously. **

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 152 days, 5–3 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3030 · "Reproductive Freedom Act."

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2978 · "Personal Protective Equipment Insecurity Act"; requires Commissioner of Human Services to provide recipients of SNAP with stipend for personal protective equipment; appropriates $5 million from Coronavirus Relief Fund to DHS.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2943 · Requires tobacco product retailers to carry and offer for sale certain tobacco use cessation products.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2954 · Requires DOH to issue WIC electronic benefits transfer cards; permits online purchase of eligible foods using WIC funds and carryover of unused WIC benefit amounts; authorizes use of WIC funds for grocery delivery charges.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2955 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to request authorization for SNAP benefits to be used to pay delivery charges for online grocery purchases.*

Sent September 21, 2020 · Reported out after 227 days, 7–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2956 · Revises certain requirements related to cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Reported out after 115 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3646 · Requires separate entrance for certain child care services located in public school facilities and clarifies licensure requirements and DCF enforcement authority for services.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4202 · Requires Department of Human Services to establish and maintain hotline for persons with disability for use during emergency of disaster.*

Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 266 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2886 · Revises laws concerning delegation of parental or caregiver powers and standby guardianship for minor child or ward.*

Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2917 · Requires DOH to study racial aspects of ovarian cancer.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2918 · Allows licensed child care centers to operate at 100 percent capacity under certain circumstances.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2865 · Requires certain health care workers to disclose other employers as well as infectious disease outbreaks occurring at other employers' facilities.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days, 5–3 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2875 · Revises certain restrictions on ownership of medical cannabis alternative treatment centers; expands scope of review of alternative treatment center permit applications and related materials.*

Sent September 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2876 · Revises and updates law pertaining to guardianship to encourage ethical conduct by guardians and to provide stronger protections for wards and proposed wards.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2877 · Revises and updates law pertaining to conservatorship to encourage ethical conduct by conservators and to provide stronger protections for conservatees and proposed conservatees.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2878 · Revises certain requirements concerning reported cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2879 · Revises requirements concerning disqualification from registration as, and duties of, a professional guardian.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2880 · Requires residential psychiatric and long-term care facilities to provide certain financial information to facility residents and other individuals.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2884 · Requires availability of certain laboratory testing for coronavirus disease 2019.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2887 · Requires DOH to provide information regarding spina bifida to certain parents and families of newborns; "Levi's Law."

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2889 · Revises requirements for pharmacists to administer immunizations and authorizes pharmacists to administer coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immunization *.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days, 6–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2893 · Establishes requirements for copies of medical and billing records to be provided without charge to Social Security Disability benefits applicants and recipients.*

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 234 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2894 · Requires DHS to conduct biennial survey of SNAP experience.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 448 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2895 · Requires DHS to conduct public outreach regarding noncitizen SNAP participation.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2897 · "Sally's Law"; establishes testing and visitation requirements and employment restrictions for long-term care facilities in response to outbreaks of infectious disease.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2898 · Establishes Emergency Child Care Assistance Program for School Staff in DHS throughout duration of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2904 · Establishes child care costs reimbursement grant program in DCF; appropriates $500,000.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2905 · Allows groups of no more than 15 children in child care center classrooms.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2907 · Requires students and certain other children to be annually vaccinated for influenza as condition of enrollment at public and private K-12 schools, preschools, child care centers, and institutions of higher education.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2855 · Provides for technological upgrade of application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent August 27, 2020 · Reported out after 102 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2848 · Requires facilities offering COVID-19 tests to provide accurate timeframes for test results; requires DOH to update COVID-19 website with information regarding testing locations that provide COVID-19 test results within 48 hours.

Sent August 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2851 · Establishes staffing requirements for certain emergency medical services.

Sent August 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2837 · Requires monthly subsidy payments to child care providers during COVID-19 pandemic to be equal to monthly subsidy payments prior to pandemic.

Sent August 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2802 · Requires assessments prior to laboratory and diagnostic testing of persons undergoing mental health screening.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2813 · Authorizes temporary rate adjustment for certain nursing facilities; appropriates $62.3 million.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Reported out after 15 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 277 · Requires public members of Drug Utilization Review Board to disclose financial interests and benefits received from and investment interests held in pharmaceutical distributors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, or pharmacy benefits managers.*

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 190 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2719 · Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4138 · Requires Department of Human Services to develop public emergency response plan for licensed providers of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 126 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4170 · Restricts use of certain data collected for purposes of contact tracing related to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4239 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities, during publichealth emergency, to develop guidance for in-person visitation at community-based residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities and require providers to allow such visita

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4252 · Requires availability of certain laboratory testing for coronavirus disease 2019.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4253 · Requires certain electronic medical programs to include demographic data entry feature; requires laboratories to record certain patients' demographic information; requires certain hospitals and laboratories to implement cultural competency training progra

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 126 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4412 · Requires facilities offering COVID-19 tests to provide accurate timeframes for test results; requires DOH to update COVID-19 website with information regarding testing locations that provide COVID-19 test results within 48 hours.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2761 · Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2763 · Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon uniform request of residents, and to permit consensual use of such devices in private rooms.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2764 · Requires county protective services staff to receive training on means and methods of effective, respectful, and compassionate communication with, and provision of assistance to, adults with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2778 · Establishes process for individual to petition court for involuntary commitment of another person to treatment for substance use disorder.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2779 · Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2795 · Requires each nursing home to employ patient advocate.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2796 · Establishes "Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Long-Term Planning Commission" in DHS.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 190 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2798 · Revises requirements for long-term care facilities to establish outbreak response plans.*

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 22 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2752 · Establishes protocols for treating emergency room patients with dementia.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2758 · Establishes minimum wage requirements for certain long-term care facility staff; establishes direct care ratio requirements for nursing homes; requires nursing home care rate study.**

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2759 · Establishes additional requirements for DOH to assess sanctions and impose penalties on nursing homes; revises reporting requirements for nursing homes.*

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days, 6–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2784 · Dedicates personal protective equipment to long-term care facilities, home health agencies, hospice care providers, health care service firms, PACE programs, and certain community-based providers during public health emergency.***

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2785 · Requires long-term care facilities, as condition of licensure, to implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents.*

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2786 · Allows long-term care facility employees to accrue paid sick leave.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2787 · Establishes New Jersey Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2788 · Provides supplemental payments to long-term care facility staff providing direct care services during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2789 · Revises licensure, operational, and reporting requirements for nursing homes.*

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days, 6–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2790 · Establishes certain requirements concerning State's preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 26 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2791 · Requires DHS to review various aspects of Medicaid managed care program.

Sent July 30, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2749 · Requires hospitals to report to DOH on their supplies of personal protective equipment.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2750 · Requires DOH to provide ongoing training to health care professionals on communicable diseases.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2701 · Requires Department of Human Services to develop public emergency response plan for licensed providers of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent July 22, 2020 · Reported out after 138 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2712 · Establishes minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.*

Sent July 22, 2020 · Reported out after 54 days, 5–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2663 · Requires hospitals to establish sensory friendly treatment and waiting rooms in emergency department settings.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2669 · 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 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2677 · Requires hospitals and long-term care facilities to maintain 90-day supply of personal protection equipment during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 70 days

Senate Bill 2682 · Establishes the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Reported out after 218 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2661 · Permits physicians to make referrals to certain surgical centers.

Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 242 · Clarifies that persons may execute legal signatures through handwriting, electronic signing, or use of fingerprint, thumbprint, or other identifying mark.*

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2280 · Criminalizes certain payments for referral of patients to substance use disorder treatment facilities.*

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 76 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2281 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to streamline SNAP application process for senior citizens and conduct outreach regarding senior SNAP participation.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 224 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4004 · Establishes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic Task Force on Racial and Health Disparities.*

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 100 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2637 · Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's developmental disability service system.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2646 · Permits applicant for nursing home administrator license to apply prior to attaining 21 years of age.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2647 · Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2648 · Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2629 · Requires coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing for staff members of child care centers.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2632 · Requires Department of Human Services to establish and maintain hotline for persons with disability for use during emergency or disaster. *

Sent June 29, 2020 · Reported out after 346 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4201 · Defers ambulatory care facility gross receipts assessment payment due on June 15, 2020 by 90 days.*

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2616 · Provides for preparation and distribution of written notice to senior citizens concerning risks and prevention of fraud and identity theft.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2574 · Allows in-person visitation for immediate family members and legal guardians of residents of certain community-based residential programs and group homes during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2566 · Requires long-term care facilities and hospitals to maintain minimum supply of personal protective equipment..**

Sent June 11, 2020 · Reported out after 95 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2539 · Restricts use of certain data collected for purposes of contact tracing related to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2541 · Defers ambulatory care facility gross receipts assessment payment due on June 15, 2020 by nine months.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2545 · Establishes certain requirements concerning rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, undesignated/non-binary, questioning, queer, intersex, and HIV-postive residents of long-term care facilities.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 98 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2550 · Establishes temporary Pandemic PTSD Task Force.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2551 · Establishes COVID-19 Frontline Mental Health Claims Program in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS and makes appropriation.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2552 · Requires implicit bias training for physicians.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2556 · Delays expiration and requires review of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2559 · Revises requirements for health insurance providers and Medicaid to cover services provided using telemedicine and telehealth; appropriates $5 million.*

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 220 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2561 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for adult medical day care services.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 122 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2500 · Establishes "Local and County Health Department Infectious Disease Preparedness Study Commission."

Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2506 · Enters New Jersey into Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 224 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2490 · Requires health care facilities to screen health care workers, first responders, and other frontline workers for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder related to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 55 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2491 · Requires DHS to provide psychiatric service dogs to first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2492 · Establishes public awareness campaign concerning programs and services for first responders, healthcare workers, other frontline workers, and their families experiencing mental health issues related to COVID-19 pandemic.*

Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 55 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2495 · Authorizes elective surgeries and invasive procedures to be performed during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2483 · Requires licensed providers of long-term skilled nursing care to establish permanent morgue for use in non-emergent periods and supplemental morgue space for use in public emergencies.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2487 · Establishes "2020 New Jersey Burial Assistance Program;" appropriates $20 million.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Reported out after 299 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2489 · Establishes communication and notification requirements for long-term care facilities.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2459 · Requires hospitals to collect and report data on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Sent May 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2461 · Establishes requirements concerning the provision of postpartum care information and the development of individualized postpartum care plans.

Sent May 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2465 · "New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."

Sent May 11, 2020 · Reported out after 31 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2467 · Extends duration of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent May 11, 2020 · Reported out after 31 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2468 · Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.

Sent May 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 66 days

Senate Bill 2397 · Establishes COVID-19 Transitional Assistance Local Grant Program in DHS.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Reported out after 278 days, 7–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2399 · Establishes certain regulations regarding vapor products.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2410 · Establishes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic Task Force on Racial and Health Disparities.*

Sent May 7, 2020 · Reported out after 154 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2431 · Concerns certain Medicaid and health insurance audits and health care provider claims payment and denial during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2432 · Establishes "Long-Term Care Facility Infectious Disease Preparedness and Home Health Care Study Commission."

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2435 · Restricts use of restrictive employment covenants for physicians and nurses.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2441 · Revises and updates membership and purpose of Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Reported out after 214 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2447 · Establishes toll free helpline for first responders and health care workers experiencing mental health issues related to COVID-19 pandemic.*

Sent May 7, 2020 · Reported out after 76 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2448 · Authorizes use of telemedicine and telehealth in connection with medicinal cannabis program for duration of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2452 · Establishes "Count the Kicks" public awareness campaign.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2378 · Establishes loan redemption program for health care professionals who provide health care services or health care-related administrative services at approved sites during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent May 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2359 · Requires coronavirus disease 2019 testing for certain persons.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2315 · Prohibits discrimination against living organ donors in relation to life, health, and long-term care insurance.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Reported out after 242 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2316 · Expands role of temporary guardian to include arranging placement of alleged incapacitated person in appropriate, less restrictive environment.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Reported out after 427 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2323 · Requires opioid antidote prescriptions for certain patients.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Reported out after 104 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2324 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to DOLWD for continued assistance to State Centers for Independent Living.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2033 · "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 March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2035 · Requires public members of Drug Utilization Review Board to disclose financial interests and benefits received from and investment interests held in pharmaceutical distributors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, or pharmacy benefits managers.*

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 330 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2061 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to provide every person engaged in raising a dog for guide or service the right to access public facilities.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2076 · Requires urgent care and retail health clinics to have defibrillator on site and employees trained to use defibrillator.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2079 · "New Jersey Coordinated Substance Use Control Policy and Planning Act."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2081 · Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150% of Medicare.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2086 · Establishes Medicaid demonstration project to cover room and board services for certain terminally ill patients in the home or other non-institutional setting.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2088 · Requires certain facilities to set aside beds for Medicaid-eligible individuals.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2117 · Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warnings."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2160 · Creates special education unit within the Office of Administrative Law; requires annual report.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 358 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2161 · Requires DCA to make information on homeless prevention programs and services available on its Internet website.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 297 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2170 · Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2171 · Clarifies best interests of the child should be primary consideration in actions undertaken by State governmental entities and courts of law.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2172 · Allows gross income tax deduction for 50% of contributions of $100 or more to domestic violence shelters.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2173 · Requires newborn infant screening for tongue tie.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2174 · Requires collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information about sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys by State agencies.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2175 · Requires certain licensed health care professionals and health care facilities to screen adolescents and young adults for symptoms of depression.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2176 · Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DHS and expansion of program to all counties.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2177 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2178 · Repeals family cap in Work First New Jersey program.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 189 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2179 · Requires mental health evaluation for all animal cruelty offenders; designated as "Shyanne's Law."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2181 · Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2187 · Establishes Office of Health Transformation to coordinate certain strategic planning for State health care programs.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2188 · 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 March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2189 · Transfers authority over special nutrition assistance programs from DOH to DHS.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2190 · "Medicaid Transportation Brokerage Program Oversight and Accountability Act"; establishes vehicle, staffing, and performance standards, and review and reporting requirements for non-emergency medical transport provided under Medicaid transportation broker

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2191 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 304 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2228 · Establishes New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program; provides gross income tax benefits for certain contributions to and earnings on assets maintained in accounts established under program.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 164 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2230 · Allows primary caregiver of handicapped person and person with autism to apply for and use handicapped parking.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2233 · Requires Medicaid coverage for testing and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2265 · Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1989 · Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1991 · Re-establishes Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative and Advisory Council on Arthritis in DHS.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2002 · Authorizes appointment of limited guardian to direct treatment for person with substance use impairment, or involuntary commitment to treatment when substance use disorder poses imminent danger to self, others, or property.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2003 · Provides for establishment of internal Statewide discharge planning list to facilitate prompt and efficient discharge and transfer of patients with mental health or substance use disorders from hospitals to community-based residential facilities.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2011 · Requires labeling of foods containing genetically engineered material.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2014 · Requires health care facilities to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2023 · Requires certain places of public assembly to have automated external defibrillator on-site.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2025 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2078 · Establishes "Stillbirth Resource Center" and regional Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Committee, and programs for the prevention and reduction of incidences of stillbirth; expands list of professionals authorized to provide stillbirth-related care. **

Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 427 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1920 · Establishes requirements for electronic health records systems that include programs promoting specific pharmaceutical products.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1921 · "Children's Vaccination Bill of Rights"; provides children in State with certain protections concerning vaccines.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1926 · Establishes certain requirements concerning rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, and HIV-positive residents of long-term care facilities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1933 · Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for certain children, youth and family services organizations.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1934 · Authorizes use of disability benefits for transportation provided by transportation network companies.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 436 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1935 · Requires DHS to employ Transportation Planning Coordinator to manage and oversee transportation services provided to DHS clients.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 436 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1966 · Enters New Jersey into Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1981 · Prohibits certain medical examinations on female patients without informed consent.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 516 · Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 543 · Revises psychologist training requirements.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 149 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 860 · Establishes "Task Force on Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities."

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1176 · Requires DOH to license certain qualifying hospitals to provide full service adult diagnostic cardiac catheterization, primary angioplasty, and elective angioplasty services. *

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 287 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1443 · Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1808 · Requires certain ultrasounds on pregnant women to be performed by licensed health care professionals.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1812 · Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1813 · Requires DOH to encourage health care facilities and licensed health care professionals to develop a "Reach Out and Read Program."

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1814 · Requires 60 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1816 · Establishes Working Group on End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care in DOH.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1817 · Requires Commissioner of Children and Families to apply for State waiver for State demonstration project establishing Safe Babies Court Team program.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1818 · "Listening to Mothers Survey Act"; requires DOH to establish survey to evaluate and improve maternity care access and services.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1821 · Revises criteria for payment of charity care to certain hospitals.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1824 · Permits payments in subsidized adoption until child becomes 21 years of age under certain circumstances.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1827 · Allows gross income tax deduction for certain qualified charity care services provided by qualified physicians.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1828 · 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 February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1829 · Establishes task force to study presence of mercury in floors of certain facilities.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1844 · Requires hospitals to include warning in patient discharge papers concerning risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1845 · Requires county health departments to maintain reserve stock of opioid antidotes to dispense to certain entities on interim basis to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1846 · Prohibits use of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by food delivery drivers while engaged in food delivery.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1854 · Directs DOH to develop plan to phase out use of latex gloves in health care facilities and food establishments.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1860 · Revises eligibility criteria for reimbursement from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1876 · Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1878 · Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1879 · 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 February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1884 · Permits patients to indicate that they should not be prescribed opiates and certain other controlled substances in prescription monitoring program information.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1885 · Requires DOH to develop interconception care resources to enhance postpartum care for women.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1886 · Clarifies that definition of mental illness in law governing involuntary commitment to treatment includes substance use disorder if dangerous standard met.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1887 · Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DOH.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1888 · "Mary's Law"; requires Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide direct payments for purchases of specialized, modified motor vehicles.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1889 · Requires State agencies to post Internet links to programs and services for women as applicable.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1890 · Provides for background checks and other requirements for certain agencies providing temporary home for child or pregnant woman during crisis.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1904 · Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1907 · Creates the Office on Women's Research and Policy and appropriates $150,000.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1910 · Directs DOH to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1911 · Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1912 · Establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1409 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 390 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1427 · Requires retail establishments to allow individuals with certain medical conditions access to employee restrooms.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1428 · 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 February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1431 · Establishes "Pediatric Cancer Research Fund" and establishes requirements for disbursement of monies deposited in fund; provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for pediatric cancer research.*

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 390 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1479 · "Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1507 · Requires installation of grab bars in certain public restrooms.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1511 · Limits rescheduling, cancellation, and no-show fees providers of health care services may charge in certain instances.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1532 · Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1534 · 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 February 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 488 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1535 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1537 · Provides that children under care, custody or supervision of DCPP may not be home-schooled.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1538 · Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1575 · Extends gross income tax medical expense deduction to certain cord blood banking services.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1581 · Enhances requirements for applicant seeking to locate substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of school.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1585 · Requires local recreation departments and youth serving organizations to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1599 · Establishes Statewide database of beds in shelters for the homeless.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 448 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1600 · Requires Commissioner of Health to designate special care nursing facility to treat patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders dual diagnosis.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1608 · Prohibits use of manufacturer coupons for certain prescription drug and prescription biological products.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1662 · Establishes Task Force on Institutional Discrimination in Health Care.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1663 · Requires Commissioners of DOH and DHS to perform language needs assessment.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1664 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1673 · Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.*

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 362 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1676 · Allows hospitals to construct housing and provide wrap-around services for individuals who are homeless or housing insecure.*

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 214 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1702 · Requires testing for infectious disease for certain persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1716 · Requires rate review study of provider reimbursement rates provided by Medicaid and Children's System of Care for pediatric and adult psychiatry services.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1731 · Establishes various initiatives to expand availability of medication-assisted treatment.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1732 · Permits import of Canadian prescription drugs.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1734 · Revises requirements for administration of vaccines to patients.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1741 · Requires physicians to provide patients opportunity to undergo obstetrical ultrasound or sonogram within 48 hours of performing abortion.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1744 · Provides for certain group home licensees to obtain Medicaid reimbursement for reservation of beds used by residents on therapeutic leave.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1763 · Criminalizes certain payments for referral of patients to substance use disorder treatment facilities.*

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 214 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1765 · Requires pharmacy benefits manager providing services within Medicaid program to implement pass-through pricing model and to disclose certain information to DHS and managed care organizations.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1768 · Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1771 · Expressly prohibits invasive examination of unconscious patient by health care practitioner without patient's prior informed written consent.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 448 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1774 · Allows corporation business tax credit for full cost of purchasing portable defibrillators.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1775 · Requires Medicaid preferred drug lists to provide for coverage of buprenorphine for treatment of chronic pain.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1785 · 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 February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1788 · Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1791 · Modifies "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" to provide for State to be strictly liable for injuries caused by State-mandated vaccines.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1275 · Eliminates requirement to be without health insurance for three months prior to enrolling in NJ FamilyCare.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1278 · Requires DHS to use funds awarded from performance bonuses to increase staffing for processing certain applications and providing certain services.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1279 · Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1281 · Exempts sales of condoms from sales and use tax.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1294 · 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 February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1314 · Requires lobby security for certain senior citizen high-rise buildings in areas with high violent crime rates.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1330 · Requires 45 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1344 · Requires DHS to implement payment strategy to encourage the use of long acting reversible contraceptives.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1150 · Requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1179 · Designates month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in NJ.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1184 · Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1185 · Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1186 · 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 February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1187 · Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1220 · Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 372 days, 5–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1221 · Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1243 · Provides corporation business tax credit to long-term care facilities that pay for the training and certification of certified nurse aide.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1253 · Requires prescription drug services covered under Medicaid program to be provided via fee-for-service delivery system.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1262 · Revises requirements for sale of tobacco and vapor products; increases penalties for prohibited sales; increases fees for cigarette and vapor business licensure.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1264 · "Compounding Pharmacy Quality Assurance Act"; requires accreditation of compounding pharmacies.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1266 · Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1267 · Clarifies that insurance broker transparency requirement only applies to sale of health benefits plans.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 980 · Establishes New Jersey Dietary Supplements Task Force to make recommendations concerning safety and regulation of dietary supplements sold in New Jersey.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 995 · Requires DOLWD and DHS to conduct assessment of community rehabilitation programs and community businesses.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 312 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 996 · Establishes Children's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 997 · "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act."

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1003 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support healthcare education.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1006 · Concerns cigarette manufacturers and production of certain tobacco products using roll-your-own tobacco machines at retail establishments within this State.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1008 · Increases tax rates on certain tobacco products to to be on par with tax rate imposed on cigarettes under cigarette tax; dedicates revenue for smoking and tobacco use cessation programs.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1011 · Allows gross income tax credit for portion of certain child care expenses.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1012 · Revises State marriage license application form to permit certain changes in middle name and surname.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1013 · Directs Commissioner of Health to establish public awareness campaign concerning importance of vaccinations.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1014 · Requires retail pharmacies to stock and dispense emergency contraception.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1035 · Provides that persons between 18 and 21 years of age with disabilities are eligible to receive direct support professional services from DHS.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1036 · Establishes a Personal Care Assistance Task Force in Department of Human Services.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1038 · Increases hourly limit of reimbursable personal care assistant services under NJ WorkAbility Program.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1039 · Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 404 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1040 · Authorizes certain Medicaid recipients residing on post-secondary school campus to participate remotely in meetings of non-medical nature regarding Medicaid benefits.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 676 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1041 · Increases number of home health aide service hours provided to individual with disabilities residing on post-secondary school campus following initial assessment; requires reassessment every 6 months.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1042 · Requires Medicaid managed care organizations to notify certain beneficiaries of maximum coverage for personal care service hours.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1048 · Establishes centralized electronic health information exchange infrastructure to facilitate reentry into civilian life for recently incarcerated persons.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1049 · Establishes standard medical expense deduction under SNAP for certain senior citizens.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 497 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1066 · Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board; appropriates $1 million. *

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 648 days, 5–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1067 · Establishes requirements for State entities to enter into bulk purchasing arrangements for pharmaceutical products.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1073 · Authorizes public libraries to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by librarian or other trained library employee.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1078 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to streamline SNAP application process for senior citizens and conduct outreach regarding senior SNAP participation.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 376 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1079 · 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 January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1080 · Prohibits substitution of prescribed epilepsy drugs by pharmacists without prior notification to and written consent of physician and patient.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1081 · Requires certain hospitals to complete Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1082 · Requires newly licensed registered professional nurse to attain baccalaureate degree in nursing within 10 years of initial licensure.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1083 · Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1084 · Permits pharmacists to provide self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients over the counter.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1085 · Requires hospital, bio-analytical, and clinical laboratories to provide information and offer of HIV screening to patients living in areas with high prevalence of HIV.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1086 · Requires pharmacies to install and maintain secure prescription medication drop-off receptacles, and Division of Consumer Affairs to post receptacle location information online.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1087 · Requires surgical practices to apply for licensure as ambulatory care facilities.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1088 · Requires pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer over the age of 18 and post sign concerning consumer right to purchase clean syringes and needles.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1089 · Requires all Medicaid managed care organization to permit all pharmacies in State to dispense prescriptions for all covered medications.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1090 · Establishes remote medical consultation assistance grant program in DOH.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1091 · Establishes Restaurant Meals Program in DHS; permits certain individuals to use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants; requires participation by certain restaurants operated by institutions of higher education.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1092 · Provides guaranteed issue rights to certain applicants for Medicare supplement insurance policies.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1093 · "Reproductive Donation Safety Act."

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1094 · Permits young adult who is claimed as a dependent on relative's tax return to receive Work First New Jersey General Public Assistance benefits.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1095 · Requires audits of managed care plan provider networks.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1096 · Establishes performance and training standards for certain Medicaid transportation services and requires DHS to report compliance with standards.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1097 · Makes technical corrections to individual health coverage and small employer health benefits programs and to NJ FamilyCare.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1098 · Concerns hospital asset transformation program.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1099 · Establishes Medicaid Enrollee Encounter Database as part of iPHD Project.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1100 · Establishes Medication Management, Outreach and Support Program in DHS; appropriates $8 million.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1101 · Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1111 · 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 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1117 · Provides that cooperative sober living residences are inherently beneficial uses.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1118 · Extends Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance Premium Assistance Fund and collection of annual surcharges for 5 years.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1119 · Establishes limitations on and conditions associated with prescribers' acceptance of compensation from pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1120 · Amends Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations act to increase appropriation from "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" to DOH for certain grant purposes.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1121 · "Mental Health Access Act;" increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1126 · Prohibits bio-analytical laboratories from charging certain patients more than 115% of the applicable Medicare rate.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1131 · 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 January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1132 · Requires managed care plans, SHBP and SEHBP, to provide for reasonable accommodation in accessing providers for persons with physical disabilities.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1133 · Concerns special needs trusts for persons with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1134 · Requires DHS to take appropriate action to exempt veterans from benefits time limit applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1135 · Requires DHS to develop outreach plan to inform certain students about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 676 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1136 · Expands "Law Against Discrimination" to apply to health programs and activities and to prohibit discrimination based on association with individuals in protected classes.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1137 · Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DOH and expansion of program to all counties.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1138 · Requires DOH to make list of drugs with "black box" warnings accessible through its website.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1139 · Allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1141 · Requires de-identified patient data from electronic health records systems to be transmitted to DOH for analysis of Statewide health and disease trends.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1142 · Establishes Prescription Drug Review Commission; requires production costs be reported for certain prescription drugs.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1143 · Establishes "Right to Try Act" permitting terminally ill patients to access investigational drugs and treatment.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1144 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at certain pharmacies.*

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 376 days, 5–3 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 872 · Requires persons picking up prescriptions for Schedule II controlled dangerous substances to present identification.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 873 · Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 876 · Expands NJ FamilyCare to ensure healthcare benefits are available to all uninsured children under 19 years of age who live in New Jersey; appropriates $3 million for outreach, enrollment, and retention regarding NJ FamilyCare.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 877 · Requires State and county correctional facilities to develop strategic plans to provide peer counseling and peer health navigator programs to support treatment of substance use disorders.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 880 · Requires DOH to conduct survey on status of prenatal care clinics in New Jersey.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 881 · Creates "Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Pilot Program."

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 882 · Authorizes psychiatric advanced practice nurses to complete certain certificates required for involuntary commitment to treatment.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 883 · Codifies and expands Medicaid coverage for certain school-based services.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 884 · Requires initial Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare eligibility determinations to be made not later than 21 days following application submission; provides that NJ FamilyCare coverage is terminated whenever required premium is not paid for three consecutive month

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 885 · Limits authority of DHS to impose liens and seek recovery from Medicaid recipient's estate after death.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 887 · Requires DHS to contract with third party entity to apply risk reduction model to Medicaid prescription drug services.**

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 231 days, 5–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 890 · Requires DOH and DHS to identify and take appropriate steps to secure federal sources of funding to support maternal mental health.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 231 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 891 · Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 189 days

Senate Bill 892 · Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 893 · Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 901 · 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 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 919 · Prohibits excessive increases in prices charged for essential off-patent and generic prescription drugs and biological products.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 924 · Prohibits using cadaveric fetal tissue obtained from elective abortion procedure for research purposes and using any cadaveric fetal tissue to research cosmetic treatments.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 927 · Concerns parking spaces restricted for persons with disabilities located near youth athletic fields.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 928 · Provides that biennial renewal of license or certificate issued by New Jersey Board of Nursing is due on professional's birthday.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 933 · Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct Medicaid payments when calculating gross receipts assessment.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 934 · Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct up to $125,000 in Medicare reimbursements when calculating gross receipts assessment.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 935 · Establishes Office of State Dental Director and New Jersey Oral Health Commission.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 936 · Requires managed care plans to allow any clinical laboratory to participate in provider network.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 945 · Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 946 · Directs DOH to establish policies to reduce number of cats and dogs euthanized at shelters and pounds.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 962 · Requires DCA to approve credentialing entity to develop and administer voluntary recovery residence certification program.*

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 51 · Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 52 · Establishes local drug overdose fatality review teams. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 513 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 55 · Requires DOH to create best practices manual for maternity care; appropriates $950,000.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 57 · Authorizes provision of certain health and social services to at-risk individuals during Code Blue alert.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 58 · Requires Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in DHS to accept permanent change of station order for purposes of satisfying residency requirement for provision of home and community based services under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 64 · "Charlie's Law"; requires pharmacy practice sites and hospice programs to furnish patients with information and means to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and medications.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 65 · Provides medical cannabis is not subject to State sales tax.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 66 · Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 67 · Requires State Health Benefits Commission advertise and annually review NJWELL program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 70 · Requires DOH license additional angioplasty facilities, with at least one facility in each county.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 73 · Establishes requirements for sale of cottage baked goods. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 149 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 76 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 79 · Limits time continuing care retirement communities may retain refundable entrance fee after resident vacates facility to no more than one year.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 85 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 113 · Prohibits attempts by mental health professionals to change sexual orientation of adults.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 147 · Provides gross income tax credits for certain taxpayers who provide blood donations.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 159 · Requires certain facilities to notify patients or legal guardians of outbreak of contagious disease within 24 hours of onset of outbreak.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 160 · Requires certain facilities to develop cohorting plan to address outbreak of contagious disease.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 161 · "New Jersey Predatory Alienation Prevention and Consensual Response Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 172 · Prohibits smoking in guest rooms of certain hotels.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 179 · Requires physician to offer to test patient for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency prior to patient undergoing chemotherapy.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 181 · Establishes "Task Force on Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 229 · Establishes pilot program for integrated system of treatment for opioid use disorders.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 234 · Establishes prescription drug pricing disclosure requirements and measures to reduce prescription drug costs.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 235 · Permits certain managed care organizations to consider cost-effectiveness when placing prescription drug on formulary.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 249 · Requires pharmacy benefits manager providing services within Medicaid program to disclose certain information to DHS.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 254 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to apply for State plan amendment extending NJ FamilyCare eligibility to children of State employees eligible for State health benefits coverage.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 273 · Requires reporting of opioid deaths.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 307 · Requires successful applicants for employment and current staff members of child care centers to undergo drug testing as condition of employment.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 313 · Establishes Disparity in Treatment of Persons with Disabilities in Underrepresented Communities Commission in DCA.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 328 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 319 · Establishes requirements for conducting health impact assessments of pending legislation; makes an appropriation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 392 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 347 · Establishes "NJ One Health Task Force."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 244 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 357 · Reinstates prior property tax exemption for nonprofit hospitals with on-site for-profit medical providers; requires some of these hospitals to pay community service contributions; establishes Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commiss

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 268 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 359 · Requires Medicaid cover professional violence prevention counseling services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 361 · Provides Medicaid coverage for certain home visitation program services under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 369 · Requires DOC to ensure inmates have opportunity to participate in Medicaid pre-enrollment and enrollment sessions at least 60 days prior to release; requires applicable inmates to receive Medicaid card at release.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 370 · Establishes "County Jail Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Program" to evaluate county inmate needs; assigns certain county caseworkers to assist inmates in accessing appropriate benefits, treatment, and services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 371 · Requires DOC and DHS to pre-enroll inmates in Medicaid; establishes Medicaid enrollment course for inmates within DOC.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 374 · Requires each county to establish inmate reentry services committee.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 6–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 375 · Authorizes use of county inmate welfare funds for certain reentry services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 390 · Requires all prescriptions be transmitted electronically, subject to certain exceptions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 328 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 394 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 395 · Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 398 · Recognizes right of minors aged 14 years or older to consent to vaccination.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 404 · Permits pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to a standing order, in accordance with protocols established by Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medical Examiners.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 478 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 407 · Establishes "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" pilot program; appropriates $250,000.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 411 · Exempts from sales and use tax sales of medical marijuana.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 429 · "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 437 · Requires children's psychiatric facilities to have on-site staff members supervise patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 438 · Requires medical testing for certain persons in circumstances when first responders may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 462 · Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 473 · Requires hospital employees assist uninsured patients with creating account to apply for insurance coverage through Federally-Facilitated Marketplace.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 484 · Directs four-year public institutions of higher education to develop plan to achieve six-year graduation rate of at least 70 percent for full-time undergraduate students by 2022-2023 academic year.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 493 · Requires DOH to approve credentialing entity to develop and administer a voluntary recovery residence certification program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 504 · Authorizes establishment of new cigar bars in Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 505 · Revises requirements for emergency medical services delivery.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 506 · Requires hospitals and health care professionals to offer hepatitis C testing to certain individuals; authorizes certain laboratories to perform rapid hepatitis C testing.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 513 · Quinn Wilson's Law; provides a gross income tax credit for birth resulting in stillbirth.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 514 · Prohibits sale of menthol cigarettes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 515 · Requires DOH to license certain qualifying hospitals to provide full service adult diagnostic cardiac catheterization, primary angioplasty, and elective angioplasty services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 328 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 516 · Revises certain definitions in "Gestational Carrier Agreement Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 517 · Provides that sterile syringe access programs are inherently beneficial uses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 520 · Establishes "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $11.7 million.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 521 · Requires restaurants to provide healthy beverages with meals designated for children.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 268 days

Senate Bill 523 · Enters New Jersey into Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 366 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 524 · Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 525 · Revises identification badge requirements for hospital staff.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 527 · Requires State and county correctional facilities to offer inmates hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 528 · Requires DOC and county correctional facilities to provide certain inmates with medication-assisted treatment.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 529 · Requires children's meals served in restaurants to meet certain nutritional standards.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 268 days, 5–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 537 · Establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures in rooming and boarding houses, dementia care homes, and certain nursing homes and residential health care facilities.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 224 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 546 · Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 553 · Prohibits smoking in automobile when children are present.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 556 · Requires nursing homes to permit use of electronic monitoring devices at request of resident.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 559 · Requires parent or guardian to notify child care centers if child will be absent; requires child care centers to notify parent or guardian in event of unexcused child absence.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 190 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 575 · Establishes process for independent informal dispute resolution hearings in DOH.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 579 · Requires State employees to be trained in disability law and etiquette.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 606 · Establishes New Jersey Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Oversight Council in DHS.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 244 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 617 · Revises requirements for operation of mobile intensive care programs and paramedic licensure.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 619 · Permits use of telemedicine and telehealth to authorize patients for medical cannabis and to issue written instructions for dispensing medical cannabis. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 668 · Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 690 · Establishes Statewide universal newborn home nurse visitation program in DCF; appropriates $2.75 million. **

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 420 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 695 · Requires DEP, DOH, DCA, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 8–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 696 · Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 703 · Requires certain health care professionals to undergo explicit and implicit bias training.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 190 days, 7–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 705 · Requires DOH to develop and implement plan to improve access to perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 244 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 725 · Provides dedicated funding for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 732 · Permits pharmacists to dispense certain drugs in emergency without prescription.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 736 · Designates Seeing Eye® dog as State Dog.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 737 · Creates registry of individuals who required medical assistance as result of misusing controlled dangerous substance.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 738 · Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 744 · Provides protections for individuals with developmental disabilities through accountability and transparency; upgrades crimes against individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 749 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for ovarian cancer research.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 8–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 784 · Deletes prior authorization requirements by certain insurers for accessing certain health care services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 805 · Revises eligibility for convicted drug offenders to receive general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 817 · Prohibits medical providers from reporting certain workers' compensation medical charges to collection and credit reporting agencies.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 821 · Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 837 · Requires health insurance companies to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 513 days, 7–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 838 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 839 · Provides prescriber or health care facility with discretion to number prescription blank forms consecutively.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 858 · Prohibits sale of food and beverage products prepared with liquid nitrogen.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 902 · Clarifies statutory exemptions from mandatory immunization requirements for child care center and school attendance.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 903 · Clarifies statutory exemptions from mandatory immunizations for students.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days