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NJ S1108
NJ S1108Requires all hospitals with maternity departments to maintain Baby-Friendly and Mother-Friendly designations.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that, commencing two years after the effective date of the bill, every hospital that provides inpatient maternity services maintain both a Baby-Friendly Hospital designation issued by Baby-Friendly USA and a Mother-Friendly Hospital designation issued by the Improving Birth Coalition as a condition of continuing to provide inpatient maternity services.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that, starting two years after it becomes law, all hospitals in New Jersey offering inpatient maternity services must obtain and maintain two specific certifications: the "Baby-Friendly Hospital" designation from Baby-Friendly USA and the "Mother-Friendly Hospital" designation from the Improving Birth Coalition, in order to continue providing these services.
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1108 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1108_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1108_I1.HTM |
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