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NJ A4578

NJ A4578
Requires DOH to prepare comprehensive plan to invest in State's public health system.


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Introduced
06/13/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health, within 18 months of the effective date of the bill, to submit to the Governor and the Legislature a proposal for a comprehensive plan to invest in the State's public health system. The plan shall outline: a summary of existing policies, as well as recommendations for new initiatives, which strengthen public health infrastructure, develop a robust public health workforce, address health equity, and improve public health messaging and trust; clear objectives, actionable steps, and timelines for each recommendation; and identify responsible agencies or entities for the implementation of each recommendation. The plan is required to be developed with input from health partners across the State, including local health departments, healthcare providers, community organizations, and academia.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to submit a comprehensive plan to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months of the bill's effective date. The plan must outline existing policies and recommendations for new initiatives to strengthen public health infrastructure, develop a robust public health workforce, address health equity, and improve public health messaging and trust. The plan must include clear objectives, actionable steps, timelines, and identify responsible agencies or entities for implementation. The plan must also include recommendations for increasing funding from various sources for initiatives related to healthcare access, workforce development, education programs, caregiver support, and public health messaging strategies. The DOH must develop the plan with input from various health partners across the state.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 09/23/2024)

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