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.

This bill requires New Jersey county boards of health to ensure on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for residents aged 65 and older in specific facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living centers, senior housing, and other qualified senior housing. County boards must first check if an existing state or federal program covers the facility; if not, they must arrange vaccinations through pharmacies or healthcare providers. The requirement does not apply if fewer than 15% of a facility’s residents are 65+, and it does not mandate vaccine consent or cover costs for unvaccinated individuals (though counties may assist with costs). The bill appropriates $2 million to fund this effort via grants to county boards, with funds expiring 180 days after the end of the state and public health emergencies related to COVID-19.