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Bill > S3561
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Introduced
09/12/2024
09/12/2024
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits the procurement of medical countermeasures, products, and therapeutics. Under the bill, the Department of Health may directly purchase medical countermeasures, supplies, and therapeutics pursuant to any federal laws, regulations, or programs, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in a contract that has been approved by the federal department or agency responsible for administering such laws, regulations, or programs, if the Commissioner of Health determines that the purchase is necessary to advance or protect public health and safety.
AI Summary
This bill permits the Department of Health to directly purchase medical countermeasures, supplies, and therapeutics pursuant to any federal laws, regulations, or programs, if the Commissioner of Health determines that the purchase is necessary to advance or protect public health and safety. The bill also allows the Commissioner to adopt regulations immediately upon filing, which can remain effective for up to 18 months, before the standard rulemaking process under the Administrative Procedure Act must be followed.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3561 |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 12/9/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3561_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3561_I1.HTM |
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