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Senate committee · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Of 738 bills referred here, the committee heard 59 and reported out 59, typically 62 days after referral. Chaired by Joe Vitale.

Referred

738

Heard

59

8% of referrals

Reported out

59

8% report rate

Hearing days

8

days with at least one bill heard

Hearing calendar

Bills heard each day. Darker means more bills on the agenda.

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Time to report

Days from referral to committee report, for the 59 bills reported out. One-week bins.

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Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity. Showing 250.

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
S 2250Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal and postnatal care to provide education and screenings to certain patients.*Here: reported outTeresa RuizDPassed first chamberIn progressOct 29, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
S 4042Concerns lung cancer screening awareness and access.Here: reported outDoug SteinhardtRReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
S 4291Establishes process to judicially appoint receiver to administer closed hospital.Here: reported outRaj MukherjiDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2981Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; appropriates funds.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 740Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program.Here: reported outJohn BurzichelliDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3978Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare pediatric special care nursing facility reimbursement rates.Here: reported outJoe LaganaDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3394Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.Here: reported outAngela McKnightDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 299Implements Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey.Here: reported outShirley TurnerDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3769Requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollee at federally qualified health center.Here: reported outAngela McKnightDReported from committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 4193Establishes "Fortifying Corn Masa Act."Here: reported outTeresa RuizDBecame lawBecame lawSep 28, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.95.
S 4413Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs. **Here: reported outNick ScutariDBecame lawBecame lawSep 28, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.92.
S 2260Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*Here: reported outTeresa RuizDBecame lawBecame lawAug 20, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.74.
S 3412Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive social media behaviors.*Here: reported outRaj MukherjiDBecame lawBecame lawAug 11, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.71.
AJR 119Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ.Here: reported outLinda CarterDSent to governorPassed LegislatureAug 6, 2026Approved P.L.2026, JR-3.
A 4761Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.Here: reported outBenjie WimberlyDBecame lawBecame lawAug 6, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.70.
S 4407Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDBecame lawBecame lawJul 30, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.59.
S 3463Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms.Here: reported outGordon JohnsonDBecame lawBecame lawJul 22, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.45.
A 4075Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.Here: reported outSterley StanleyDBecame lawBecame lawJul 22, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.50.
S 3811Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.**Here: reported outTeresa RuizDReported from committeeReplacedJun 30, 2026Substituted by A3883 (3R)
S 4194Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review.*Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressJun 30, 2026Substituted by A4852 (ACS)
S 4010Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.Here: reported outBenjie WimberlyDReported from committeeReplacedJun 30, 2026Substituted by A4761 (1R)
SJR 143Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ.Here: reported outNick ScutariDReported from committeeReplacedJun 30, 2026Substituted by AJR119
S 4408Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeReplacedJun 30, 2026Substituted by A5223
S 3947Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*Here: reported outVin GopalDBecame lawBecame lawJun 30, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.29.
S 2617Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success.*Here: reported outVin GopalDReported from committeeIn progressJun 28, 2026Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
S 4414Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.Here: reported outNick ScutariDReported from committeeIn progressJun 24, 2026Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
S 1403Establishes education requirements for certain officers of State Board of Medical Examiners.Here: reported outJoe LaganaDPassed first chamberIn progressJun 18, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
S 2959Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*Here: reported outRaj MukherjiDPassed first chamberIn progressJun 18, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
S 4412Provides for youth mental health care professionals in family court.Here: reported outNick ScutariDReported from committeeIn progressJun 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 4415Strengthens oversight and enforcement of network adequacy requirements for health insurance carriers; requires health insurance carriers to make network directory available.*Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressJun 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2353Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.Here: reported outJohn McKeonDReported from committeeIn progressJun 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 4416Expands role of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from DCF to DHS for establishment of dashboard and associated implementation.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressJun 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 4393Provides for monthly salary for certain members of State Board of Medical Examiners; appropriates funds.Here: reported outJoe LaganaDReported from committeeIn progressJun 8, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
SJR 62Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey.Here: reported outAngela McKnightDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 28, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
S 3985Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeReplacedMay 28, 2026Substituted by A4075 (1R)
S 1250Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.Here: reported outLinda GreensteinDReported from committeeIn progressMay 21, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 773Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.Here: reported outBob SingerRReported from committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 438Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.Here: reported outBrian StackDReported from committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2955Requires county welfare agencies to direct clients to, and promote use of, Department of Treasury's personal finance web-based platform.*Here: reported outRaj MukherjiDReported from committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3992Increases cap on personal care assistant services from 40 hours to 91 hours per week for Medicaid beneficiary determined clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3014Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2996Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDBecame lawBecame lawMar 30, 2026Approved P.L.2026, c.6.
S 712Establishes reproductive health travel advisory.Here: reported outJohn BurzichelliDPassed first chamberIn progressMar 23, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
SJR 30Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey.Here: reported outJoe PennacchioRPassed first chamberIn progressMar 23, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
S 3023Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDPassed first chamberIn progressMar 23, 2026Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
S 301Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I drug.Here: reported outShirley TurnerDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2884"Stop Sepsis Act"; Requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.*Here: reported outRaj MukherjiDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 445Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.Here: reported outBrian StackDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 162Requires DOH to operate mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.Here: reported outRaj MukherjiDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2809Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.Here: reported outAngela McKnightDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2980Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
S 2662Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.Here: reported outBritnee TimberlakeDReported from committeeIn progressMar 16, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3013Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3007Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 850"Public-Private Alliance to Retain Talent and Expand Regional Health Program Act"; creates grant program within DOH for student-loan and tuition relief and appropriates $5 million.Here: reported outBob SingerRReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3285Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.Here: reported outTeresa RuizDReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 1772Requires DOH to develop Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.Here: reported outTroy SingletonDReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 3017Makes supplemental General Fund appropriation of $45 million to DHS for opioid related care and treatment at certain hospitals.Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 2977Requires children's meals and beverages served in certain settings to meet nutritional standards.*Here: reported outJoe VitaleDReported from committeeIn progressFeb 9, 2026Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 4853Requires each local board of health to meet quarterly, complete certain training, conduct certain information sessions and authorizes creation of Advisory Boards of Health.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4837Provides gross income tax deduction for expenses incurred by certain taxpayers for care of certain close relatives.Here: left pendingLatham TiverRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 164Designates May 2 of each year as "Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness Day."Here: left pendingLatham TiverRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4844Establishes "Health Care Clinical Independence and Transaction Transparency Act."Here: left pendingTroy SingletonDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4854Revises membership of Public Health Council and fully restores functions, powers, and duties of council.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4841Increases income and resource threshold limit for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.Here: left pendingTeresa RuizDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4857Expands responsibilities of Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4855Authorizes specially exempt facility to permit third-party entity to provide swimming lessons, classes, or instruction under certain conditions.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4827Establishes EMT Workforce Development Partnership in DOH, appropriates $1.5 million.Here: left pendingAndrew ZwickerDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4825Requires DOH to collect, analyze, and report information concerning active volunteer emergency medical services workforce and capacity and reliability of volunteer emergency medical services.Here: left pendingAndrew ZwickerDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4820Permits licensed hospitals to establish micro-hospitals under certain conditions.Here: left pendingJohn BurzichelliDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4831Establishes Youth Well-Being and Digital Accountability Act and Fund; creates independent authority to administer funds from social media settlements once threshold is met.Here: left pendingNick ScutariDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4834Permits establishment of street medicine programs.Here: left pendingNick ScutariDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4814Establishes "New Jersey Youth Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Act"; makes appropriation.Here: left pendingLatham TiverRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4793Establishes and requires use of Medicaid preferred drug list.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 8, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4727Requires DOH to expand public awareness campaign and implement policies and procedures for health care professionals and facilities concerning postpartum psychosis.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4740Authorizes volunteer emergency medical technician reimbursement for criminal background checks from Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund.Here: left pendingTony BuccoRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4775Repeals enactment concerning access to and provision of reproductive health care services.Here: left pendingAmato, Carmen F., Jr.–Referred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 1830Revises provisions of State law concerning licensure of ambulatory care facility.Here: left pendingAnthony VerrelliDPassed first chamberIn progressOct 5, 2026Transferred to Senate Commerce Committee
S 4720Dedicates portion of funds in Casino Revenue Fund to DHS for centers providing certain services to State residents with disabilities.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3980Revises provisions of State law concerning licensure of ambulatory care facility.Here: left pendingJoe LaganaDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Transferred to Senate Commerce Committee
S 4742Requires DOH to develop and distribute educational materials concerning pharmacists' authority to dispense emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drugs and requires pharmacies to display and review those materials.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4724Requires regular testing of vended and packaged ice.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4784Removes licensing restrictions for expansion of certain inpatient behavioral health units and establishes minimum reimbursement rate for inpatient behavioral health care services.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4748Establishes "Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 5, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4708Allows gross income tax deduction for employment-related childcare expenses.Here: left pendingLatham TiverRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4648Codifies requirements for cottage food operators and increases scope of permitted sales by cottage food operators.Here: left pendingShirley TurnerDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4670Expands services provided to homeless youth by street outreach, basic center shelter, and transitional living programs.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4629Amends telehealth and telemedicine law concerning prescription of Schedule II drugs to certain patients.Here: left pendingGordon JohnsonDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4637Establishes agency after-school respite care utilization pilot program.Here: left pendingBob SingerRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4684Requires youth serving organization to adopt and implement "Air Quality Participation Policy" established by Commissioner of Health.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4687Establishes Basic Health Program for low-income individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4615Requires newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus; makes an appropriation.Here: left pendingBob SingerRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 158Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingLatham TiverRReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4647Requires televisions in places of public accommodation display closed captioning for programming.Here: left pendingShirley TurnerDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4681Requires health care professionals to inform certain pregnant patients that their children and family members should undergo lead screening.Here: left pendingJim BeachDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4688Requires DOBI to develop pilot program to automatically assess NJ FamilyCare eligibility on existing State-based exchange.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4682Requires DOH to establish database to record provision of newborn vitamin K injection.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressOct 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 4762Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators.Here: left pendingAvi SchnallDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
AJR 139Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. *Here: left pendingCarol MurphyDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4607Expands role and reach of Regional Hub Program.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4600Supplemental appropriation of $35 million from General Fund to DHS to support Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers within 9-8-8 Continuum of Care.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2457Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.Here: left pendingTennille McCoyDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2018Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities.Here: left pendingShama HaiderDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4582Adjusts monthly Medicaid capitation rate for participants in Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly.Here: left pendingNilsa Cruz-PerezDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 1207Requires unrestricted Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility.Here: left pendingAvi SchnallDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4542Requires DCF to expand services provided by NJ Statewide Student Support Services program to include eating disorder services.Here: left pendingKristin CorradoRReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4583Requires organ procurement organizations to verify and rely on MVC, Donate Life NJ Registry, or other authorized donor registry or data source organ donor designations and identification information to verify organ and tissue donation status of donors.Here: left pendingPaul MoriartyDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4541Establishes "Tom's Friends with ALS Bill of Rights" Act.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4579Establishes and requires coverage for routine opt-out HIV testing during provision of medical care in certain settings.Here: left pendingJohn BurzichelliDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 4186Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.Here: left pendingCarol MurphyDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 3434Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."Here: left pendingHeather SimmonsDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 5107Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.Here: left pendingShanique SpeightDPassed first chamberIn progressSep 28, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4540Establishes Commission on High-Quality Affordable Early Childhood Care and Education; makes appropriation.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4550Requires installation of grab bars in certain public restrooms.Here: left pendingNilsa Cruz-PerezDReferred to committeeIn progressSep 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4532Clarifies law of emergency parental delegation of care of children and provides additional method to delegate care.Here: left pendingNilsa Cruz-PerezDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 26, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4500Establishes uniform training requirements for health care staff concerning persons with dementia.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 22, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4488Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.Here: left pendingLinda GreensteinDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 22, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4493Establishes "Oral Health Equity Act."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 22, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4012Modifies tax rate on certain tobacco and nicotine products.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 22, 2026Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
S 4503Requires long-term care facilities to provide its employees with necessary supplies and equipment at no cost.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 22, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 2800Provides comprehensive Medicaid benefits to certain individuals formerly in foster care.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 15, 2026Withdrawn from Consideration
SJR 151Designates August 18 of each year as "Thyson T. Halley Day" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4470Eliminates 16 hour per 24-hour period coverage limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older.Here: left pendingTony BuccoRReferred to committeeIn progressJun 15, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4210Revises telehealth and telemedicine requirements concerning adult prescription of certain Schedule II drugs for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 11, 2026Combined with S4194 (SCS)
A 2268Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.Here: left pendingMike VeneziaDPassed first chamberIn progressJun 11, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4388Requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.Here: left pendingJohn McKeonDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4395Revises regulation of certain health care facilities.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4387"Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Transparency and Financial Accountability Act."Here: left pendingJohn McKeonDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 149Designates April 2nd as "Light It Up Blue Day."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 147Designates May of each year as "Mothers' Grief Awareness Month."Here: left pendingLatham TiverRReferred to committeeIn progressJun 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4397Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressJun 1, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4342Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.Here: left pendingKristin CorradoRReferred to committeeIn progressMay 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4347"Gary Letizia Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Act"; authorizes advanced life support providers, under medical oversight, to administer blood products to patients in pre-hospital settings, and establishes certain reimbursement for such providers.Here: left pendingKristin CorradoRReferred to committeeIn progressMay 28, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4311"Self-Directed Care Access Act"; requires DHS to establish common intake system and application process for Medicaid self-directed care programs.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 21, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2739Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.Here: left pendingAndrea KatzDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 18, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2733Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.Here: left pendingAndrea KatzDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 18, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4237Establishes "Kidney Disease Study Commission."Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4288Establishes New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4241Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4278Establishes zero suicide initiative within DOH.Here: left pendingTroy SingletonDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4263Establishes "Sensitive Life-Changing Test Results Protection Act."Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4294Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.Here: left pendingTeresa RuizDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4094Revises statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."Here: left pendingJoe LaganaDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Transferred to Senate Commerce Committee
S 4253Creates grant program in DOH to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids; appropriates $5 million.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4238Establishes "End-Stage Kidney Disease Prevention and Innovation Act"; appropriates $10 million.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4274Establishes certain residency and domicile requirements for gestational carrier agreements executed in this State.Here: left pendingAmato, Carmen F., Jr.–Referred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4256Establishes five-year Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program; appropriates $15 million.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 14, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4188Requires SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare to cover kidney disease education services; Requires DOH to develop policies and procedures regarding kidney disease education services.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4169Implements Mom Project oral health program in DOH; appropriates $3,000,000.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4184Requires New Jersey State Board of Dentistry to include oralfacial pain as a special area of dentistry.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4180Establishes Commission on Black Women and Girls.Here: left pendingBenjie WimberlyDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4186"Dementia Dignity and Advance Care Planning Act."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4135Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.Here: left pendingJoe CryanDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4216Expands certificate of need requirement to certain sale or lease agreements involving hospitals.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4189Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 142Designates June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Jersey.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4182Provides for free feminine hygiene products under certain circumstances; appropriates $500,000.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 139Designates October of each year as "Opioid Abuse Prevention Month."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4199Permits flexible use of licensed hospital bed capacity for pediatric and adult patient care under certain circumstances.Here: left pendingNick ScutariDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4170"Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.Here: left pendingBritnee TimberlakeDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4187Creates emergency closure prevention fund for child care programs at risk of closure; appropriates $10 million.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4190Requires DHS to submit Medicaid State plan amendment to federal government requesting approval to create Health Home Program for certain Medicaid beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4198Establishes Health Equity Access and Leadership Fund; appropriates $25 million from General Fund, and allocates portion of Health Care Subsidy Fund revenues, to fund.Here: left pendingVin GopalDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4191Requires child care subsidy rate paid for certain children to equal school district's per pupil preschool education aid; appropriates funds.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4123Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.Here: left pendingKristin CorradoRReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4183Requires retail food establishments to provide disclosures for certain caffeinated beverages.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4213Requires DOH to develop and maintain centralized neurodegenerative disorders database.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4200Provides Commissioner of Human Services temporary discretion to apply certain State-optional NJ FamilyCare benefits under certain circumstances.Here: left pendingNick ScutariDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 11, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4087Requires DHS to establish system to ensure distribution of funds for certain support services for General Assistance beneficiaries ceases upon beneficiary's exit from support service.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4063Revises Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program procedures to require information on security protocols be provided when replacement benefit cards are issued.Here: left pendingTeresa RuizDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2195Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*Here: left pendingShanique SpeightDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 1205Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.Here: left pendingAvi SchnallDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2205Requires signs to be posted in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.Here: left pendingShanique SpeightDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 947Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.*Here: left pendingCarol MurphyDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4070Amends law related to EMT eligibility for receiving funds from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."Here: left pendingJoe CryanDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
AJR 109Designates month of April of each year as "Donate Life Month."Here: left pendingHeather SimmonsDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2259Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.Here: left pendingAl BarlasRPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4112Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4092Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods within two years; immediately bans certain dyes in school food.Here: left pendingTony BuccoRReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 2199Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.Here: left pendingShanique SpeightDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4090Establishes pancreatic cancer awareness campaign.Here: left pendingRaj MukherjiDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4078Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."Here: left pendingJohn BurzichelliDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
A 948Requires DOH to conduct survey on status of antenatal and prenatal care clinics in New Jersey.Here: left pendingCarol MurphyDPassed first chamberIn progressMay 4, 2026Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4108Requires SNAP retailers to take measures to help prevent card skimming.Here: left pendingTeresa RuizDReferred to committeeIn progressMay 4, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4049Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4048Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 134Designates 22nd day in October of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and second full week in May of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Week."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4055Requires nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer.Here: left pendingJohn BurzichelliDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SR 95Urges State to recognize September 22, 2026 as "National Family Day."Here: left pendingTony BuccoRReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SCR 130Urges USDA to revise 20 hour weekly work requirement for student participation in SNAP.Here: left pendingTony BuccoRReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4046Establishes New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.Here: left pendingJohn McKeonDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3986Requires long-term care facility to post certain information on its Internet website regarding Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SR 90Urges State citizens to stay up-to-date on vaccinations.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4026Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4017Requires DOH to purchase xylazine test strips to be distributed to entities that provide authorized harm reduction services; makes appropriation.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3993Requires age verification and parent or guardian consent for minor's use of social media platform; prohibits certain messaging between adults and minors on social media platform.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3981Establishes program in New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing for support of residency programs at veterans' memorial homes in New Jersey; appropriates $500,000.Here: left pendingTony BuccoRReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4028Establishes Nursing School Expansion Grant Program; appropriates $25 million.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4027Clarifies 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.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4023Allows costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4000Excludes certain income earned from health promotion or disease prevention work from income eligibility determination under NJ FamilyCare, WFNJ, and NJ SNAP.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4034Appropriates $10 million to Department of Treasury for nurse preceptor tax credits.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3988Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4024Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4003Requires Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitors and related supplies for individuals diagnosed with diabetes who meet certain coverage eligibility criteria.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 131Designating fourth Wednesday in May of each year as "Crisis Professionals Day."Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3965Repeals law that revises coverage for certain immunizations and reference to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.Here: left pendingAmato, Carmen F., Jr.–Referred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4013Requires State provider subsidy payments for child care services to be based on enrollment.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4025Provides for independent prescriptive authority for midwives.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4016Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4019Prohibits targeted advertisements that promote vapor products or use of vapor products to individuals under the age of 21 on social media platforms.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4020Establishes "New Jersey Living Donor Support Program" in DOH; makes appropriation.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3976Prohibits hospital, during public health emergency or critical staffing shortage, to rely exclusively on vendor management systems.Here: left pendingBob SingerRReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4014Allows gross income tax credit for certain child care staff and registered family day care providers.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3990Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4002Requires DHS to develop incentives to encourage private investment in child care deserts.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 130Designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness and Recognition Month" in NJ.Here: left pendingKristin CorradoRReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3983Establishes 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.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4030Designates minimum percentage of residential substance use disorder treatment facility beds for use by NJ FamilyCare eligible individuals as condition for licensure.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4001Transfers oversight to certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4035Prohibits social media platforms from using certain practices or features that cause child users to become addicted to platform.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4029Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; appropriates $1 million.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4033Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 132Designates third full week in April of each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 133Designates November of each year as "C. Difficile Awareness Month."Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 4015Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.Here: left pendingJoe VitaleDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 19, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3903Establishes "Planning for an Aging Population Task Force."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3926Requires lobby security for certain senior citizen high-rise buildings in areas with high violent crime rates.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 126Designates May of each year as "Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Awareness Month."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3901Requires DHS and DCF to employ Director of Medical Services; appropriates $480,000.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 120Designates October 23 of each year as "Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3895Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SR 87Declares week of September 22 through September 28, 2024 as "Diaper Need Awareness Week."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 118Designates first week of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week."Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 109Designates October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 116Designates second week of November of each year as "Urinary Incontinence Awareness Week" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3896Requires implicit bias training for physicians.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 119Designated May of each year as "Foster Care Month" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3893Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3915Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 124Designates first Sunday of May of each year as "National Centenarian Day" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 114Designates July of each year as "Self-Care Awareness Month" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3892Requires signs to be posted and pamphlets to be distributed in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3888Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3897Requires performance of myeloma screening under certain circumstances.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SR 89Declares racism a public health crisis in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
SJR 117Designates May of each year as "Older Americans Month" in New Jersey.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3904Prohibits procurement of opioid antidotes from certain entities.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3902Establishes multiple sclerosis public awareness campaign.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
S 3899Establishes Children's Health Promotion Fund.Here: left pendingAngela McKnightDReferred to committeeIn progressMar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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