Requires DOH to prepare comprehensive plan to invest in State's public health system.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to create a comprehensive plan within 18 months to strengthen the state's public health system. The plan must detail specific actions to improve public health infrastructure, build a diverse workforce, address health equity, and enhance public health messaging - covering areas like healthcare access, workforce development, education partnerships, and community engagement. It mandates clear timelines, responsible agencies, and input from local health departments, healthcare providers, and community organizations. The bill is procedural, directing the DOH to develop this roadmap but not allocating new funding or implementing immediate policy changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 13, 2024
Last action Sep 23, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Sep 23, 2024
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
lower
Jun 13, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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