222 session

Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.

2026-03-16 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; appropriates funds.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes requirements for sanctions and other actions involving low-performing nursing homes.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires procurement of management support and other services for certain nursing homes.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes "Mission Critical Long-Term Care Teams"; provides for identification of and intervention at long-term care facilities at risk of operational and financial distress.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires school districts to provide instruction on bleed control as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Requires automatic registration with New Jersey Immunization Information System upon administration of vaccine for certain persons who consent to registration.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Requires automatic enrollment of certain persons recently ineligible for Medicaid in health benefits plan; requires DHS to electronically publish certain data regarding NJ FamilyCare eligibility renewals and call center performance.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Implements Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Provides categorical eligibility for subsidized child care services to certain child care workers.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes Office of Child Advocate.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Imposes certain rate filing requirements concerning certain health benefits plans available on State-based exchange.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act." *

2026-06-08 — Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading

Requires study and implementation of reference-based pricing for SHBP and SEHBP.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

2026-03-30 — Approved P.L.2026, c.6.

Removes exemption from law regulating patient referrals.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Clarifies coverage requirements for health insurers of over-the-counter contraceptive drugs.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Creates New Jersey Board of Paramedicine.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Prohibits businesses from charging convenience fees on cash transactions.

2026-03-16 — Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes certain governance and service standards for developmental disability service providers; appropriates $300,000.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Establishes framework for appointment of receiver for provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires health insurance coverage of at-home rehabilitation services.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Establishes interagency council on menopause in DOH and requires certain lincensed health care professionals to distribute menopause informational pamphlets under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires menopause informational pamphlet to be distributed under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires menopause information to be distributed under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of staff with expertise in student mental health.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Requires candidate for teacher certification to complete course or training on anti-racism in education.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Provides comparable salary increases and performance advancement adjustments for certain State employees assigned to titles with no range or rate.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Requires local boards of education to employ at least one school social worker per school.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Establishes "Purple Alert System" to assist in finding missing persons.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Authorizes creation of local civilian review boards to review police operations and conduct; appropriates $600,000.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Establishes task force to examine school discipline practices including racial disparities and effectiveness.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Revises licensing requirements and out-of-State reciprocity for elevator, escalator, and moving walkway mechanic's licenses.

2026-02-12 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Establishes consumer-facing portal for elevator maintenance for owners of certain buildings to provide information on elevator servicer; requires certain signage; requires DCA to establish senior housing elevator maintenance loan program.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Establishes guardianship monitoring program in Office of Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Requires public utility to charge nonprofit organization residential rate.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

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

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee