Healthcare (Public Health)

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 3904: Prohibits procurement of opioid antidotes from certain entities.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state agencies from purchasing opioid antidotes, such as naloxone, from pharmaceutical companies that have settled legal claims with the state over their role in the opioid epidemic. It requires that procurement requests for these medications be sent only to manufacturers and distributors that have not been part of such settlements, including their affiliates and subsidiaries. The law allows companies that agreed to supply antidotes as part of a settlement entered into before September 1, 2024, to continue providing them until their existing obligations are met. State agencies must also use available federal funding to purchase these medications only from vendors that meet the settlement-free criteria.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to opioid antidotes by prohibiting procurement from certain manufacturers, limiting patient access to life-saving medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 844: Prohibits government entity or school from requiring influenza vaccinations for persons who are 18 years of age or younger.

This bill prohibits all New Jersey public and private schools, as well as state, county, and local government entities, from requiring influenza vaccinations or any other flu immunity procedure for individuals under 18 years old. It explicitly bans both direct and indirect requirements for flu shots or related medications for this age group. The law takes immediate effect upon passage and applies to all government employees, officials, and school settings. This policy change directly affects minors enrolled in schools or interacting with government services by removing mandatory flu vaccination requirements.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory flu vaccinations for minors, restricting a public health measure within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 368: Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

This bill prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from requiring students to get a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of vaccination to enroll, attend classes, or join institution-sponsored programs. It directly affects all students at higher education institutions within the state. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment. The key provision bans vaccine requirements as a condition for enrollment, course attendance, or program participation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves vaccination barrier for enrollment, expanding access to higher education as defined in topic description.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes mandatory vaccination requirement, restricting public health program implementation in educational settings per healthcare topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2688: Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state health officials and other government entities from requiring students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of attending public K-12 schools. It directly affects all students and schools in New Jersey's public elementary and secondary education system. The law bans any state requirement for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to attend school, removing a potential mandate. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mandatory school vaccination (a public health program), restricting a requirement for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to attend school, directly limiting a healthcare-related mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

ACR 118: Urges Governor to declare public health emergency due to ongoing roll-out of federal law.

ACR 118 is a non-binding resolution urging New Jersey's Governor to declare a public health emergency due to the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (HR1). The resolution claims this federal law includes over $1 trillion in cuts to healthcare and social programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC, which New Jersey relies on to support low-income residents. It also highlights that New Jersey paid approximately $68 billion more in federal taxes than it received in federal aid during the 2024 fiscal year. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create law but formally requests the Governor take action to address these impacts on state residents.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill opposes federal healthcare cuts by urging emergency declaration over HR1's defunding of Medicaid/SNAP/WIC, directly citing program reductions as justification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 845: Restricts establishment of mandates to become vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); establishes reimbursement program to cover certain out-of-pocket costs incurred in obtaining COVID-19 vaccine.

This New Jersey bill prohibits most government entities, schools, and employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for the general public. It exempts healthcare workers and others at licensed health facilities who must get vaccinated to work with medically vulnerable patients, maintaining existing exemptions for medical or religious reasons. The bill also creates a state reimbursement program for healthcare workers to cover out-of-pocket vaccine costs not covered by insurance, requiring them to certify the expense causes financial hardship and isn't a standard insurance copay. Eligibility requires verifying costs aren't covered by health benefits, employer coverage, or standard insurance cost-sharing.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts vaccine mandates (public health policy) while offering limited reimbursement for healthcare workers' costs, primarily limiting a healthcare mandate.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits most employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines, protecting workers' autonomy over medical decisions in employment context.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 878: Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

This bill prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from requiring students to receive or provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for enrollment, class attendance, or participation in institution-sponsored programs. It directly affects all students at higher education institutions within New Jersey. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, removing vaccination requirements as a condition for student access to education and campus activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves vaccination requirement, expanding access to higher education without barriers to enrollment or campus participation.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves mandatory vaccination requirement, a public health measure, restricting public health initiatives and patient access to campus activities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2543: Protects children from certain mandatory vaccinations as a condition of school attendance.

S 2543 prohibits New Jersey state, county, or municipal officials from requiring children to receive COVID-19 or HPV vaccinations as a condition for attending public primary or secondary schools. It also bans schools from asking about a child's vaccination status for these specific vaccines. The bill directly affects all children enrolled in New Jersey public schools and removes existing requirements tied to these two vaccines. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes mandatory school vaccination requirements for COVID-19/HPV, restricting public health enforcement of vaccination programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1149: Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state officials, including the Commissioner of Health, from requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend public K-12 schools. It directly affects public school students and families by removing a potential vaccination mandate for school attendance. The key provision bans state government entities from making SARS-CoV-2 vaccination a condition of enrollment or attendance in public primary or secondary schools. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, with no exceptions for school attendance requirements. It does not address other vaccination requirements or private school policies.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mandatory vaccination for school attendance, restricting a public health program (vaccination mandate) that directly affects healthcare access and public health initiatives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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