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NJ S2682
NJ S2682Requires all hospitals with maternity departments to maintain Baby-Friendly and Mother-Friendly designations.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 all hospitals in New Jersey offering inpatient maternity services must obtain and maintain two specific designations: a "Baby-Friendly Hospital" designation from Baby-Friendly USA and a "Mother-Friendly Hospital" designation from the Improving Birth Coalition, starting two years after the bill becomes law, as a requirement 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 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2682 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2682_I1.HTM |
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