A 4578 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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
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Governor
Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Sep 23, 2024
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Sep 23, 2024
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Jun 13, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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