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NJ A1788
NJ A1788Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.
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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
Current law requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Children and Families (DCF) to ensure certain medical and dental services are provided by public employees. This provision limits the qualified vendors from which these services may be procured and increases costs to the State. This bill revises the State's procurement process for certain medical and dental contracts to increase efficiency and quality. This bill will provide DOC and DCF with the ability to award contracts for medical and dental services to the vendors whose proposals are most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered, in order to reduce the State's health care costs.
AI Summary
This bill revises the State's procurement process for certain medical and dental contracts to increase efficiency and quality. It provides the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) with the ability to award contracts for medical and dental services to the vendors whose proposals are most advantageous to the State, considering price and other factors, in order to reduce the State's health care costs. The bill removes the requirement that these services be provided solely by public employees, allowing for more flexibility in service delivery.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security 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/A1788 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1788_I1.HTM |
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