This New Jersey Senate Resolution (SR 71) urges Congress and the President to enact the federal "Kids Online Safety Act." It does not create new laws but formally requests federal action to address social media's impact on minors. The resolution cites research linking social media use to rising mental health issues among children (ages 8-17), noting increased screen time and documented mental health risks. It specifically calls for the federal act to promote data safety, limit addictive design features, expand parental controls, and prevent harmful content for minors. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects federal lawmakers but does not change current policy.
This bill requires owners or operators of public community water systems in New Jersey to regularly test drinking water for Legionella bacteria. Specifically, they must test a random sample of at least 0.1% of service lines every three months and a random sample of at least 1% of water system facilities (like storage tanks and treatment plants) each month. If Legionella levels exceed the standard set by the Department of Environmental Protection, the system must immediately notify affected customers and complete remediation within six months. All testing must follow DEP-approved best practices and be conducted by accredited labs, with results reported to the department.
This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement, working with the Health Commissioner, to create a public education campaign about gambling risks and treatment resources for compulsive gamblers. The campaign must cover gambling risks, consequences, addiction rates, and available help, using media like TV, radio, social media, and newspapers within 180 days of the bill's enactment. It appropriates $200,000 from the state General Fund to cover campaign development and implementation. The campaign's progress must be reported to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months of the bill taking effect. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents by providing accessible information on gambling risks and support services.
This bill prohibits requiring or asking pregnant women about their COVID-19 vaccination status or demanding proof of vaccination for any purpose. It directly affects pregnant women in New Jersey by making it unlawful for employers, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and others to discriminate against them based on not being vaccinated or refusing to disclose vaccination status. Key provisions ban such requirements across 15 areas, including employment, education, healthcare access, and public accommodations. Violators face $25,000 civil penalties plus attorney fees in court. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill requires all health insurers operating in New Jersey - including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual health insurance policies, group health plans, and individual health benefits plans - to cover the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of lymphedema when deemed medically necessary by a patient’s physician. It applies to all such insurance contracts delivered, issued, or renewed in New Jersey after the bill’s effective date, mandating coverage at the same level and cost-sharing (like deductibles and coinsurance) as for other similar medical services. The bill directly affects patients with lymphedema and insurers by ensuring this specific condition is treated as a standard covered service under existing policies. It does not alter overall coverage limits or introduce new funding, but expands mandatory benefits to include lymphedema care.
This bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) from requiring individuals covered by health insurance plans to use mail-order pharmacies or automatically enrolling them in such programs without consent. It directly affects people covered under private health insurers, prescription benefit plans, or New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The key provision requires PBMs to offer a choice between mail and non-mail pharmacies, with written consent required before using a mail service option. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, ensuring covered persons can select their preferred pharmacy type without forced enrollment.
This bill allows individuals aged 18 or older, emancipated minors, or their authorized representatives to create a voluntary nonopioid directive, stating opioids should not be administered or prescribed for them. The directive must be completed using a form developed by the New Jersey Department of Health and entered into the patient's electronic health record. Healthcare providers are protected from disciplinary action or liability if they comply with the directive in good faith, though opioids may still be prescribed if medically necessary. The bill also requires the Department of Health to publicize the program and allows the directive to be revoked anytime.
This New Jersey bill requires the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to develop a mobile application that provides veterans and their families with information on state and federal resources. The app would cover topics including legal rights, benefits, medical and insurance issues, education, housing, and support for transitioning from military to civilian life. It aims to improve access to these resources through a mobile platform designed to be faster and more user-friendly than traditional websites. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn after being enacted in prior legislation (P.L.2025, c.292).
This bill (A 503) allows New Jersey residents to purchase health insurance policies sold by insurers licensed in other states ("foreign health insurers"). It directly affects New Jersey residents (defined as those living in the state for at least six months annually) and their employers, who may reimburse employees for these out-of-state policies. Key provisions require that such purchases satisfy any legal requirement for health insurance coverage, and employers may cover the costs of these policies. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment, expanding insurance purchasing options beyond New Jersey’s regulated market.
This bill creates a $1,000 refundable tax credit for New Jersey taxpayers (or their dependents) who pay tuition for approved nurse aide training programs. To qualify, individuals must complete the training - based on the state's curriculum and approved by the Department of Health - and work 12 consecutive months as a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) at a licensed long-term care facility. The credit is claimed in the tax year following this employment requirement and reduces tax liability, with any unused portion refunded if it brings tax owed to zero. It directly supports people entering the CNA workforce, aiming to address staffing shortages in nursing homes.
