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NJ S537
NJ S537Requires Governor hold public hearings during declarations under Emergency Health Powers Act.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Governor to hold public hearings when a public health emergency is declared under the Emergency Health Powers Act. The hearings will be held at least once a month and in various parts of the State. Currently, the public has limited opportunity to voice any concerns. This lack of opportunity to voice concerns has become an increasing issue with the prolonged restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under this bill, the Governor will be required to hold public hearings in various parts of the State to provide for the exchange of information regarding the impact of the declaration on the State and its residents and to provide an opportunity for members of the public to express their concerns regarding the declaration. This bill will apply to any extension or modification of a declaration that was initially issued before the bill's effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Governor to hold public hearings at least once a month in various parts of the State when a public health emergency is declared under the Emergency Health Powers Act. The purpose of the hearings is to provide for the exchange of information regarding the impact of the declaration on the State and its residents and to give the public an opportunity to express their concerns. This requirement applies to any extension or modification of a declaration that was initially issued before the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S537 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/537_I1.HTM |
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