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NJ S1145
NJ S1145Prohibits DOH from issuing recommendations or regulations that are more stringent than recommendations or regulations issued by federal government.
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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 prohibits the Department of Health (department) from issuing recommendations or regulations that are more stringent than recommendations or regulations issued by the federal government. Under the bill, the department is not to issue any guideline, recommendation, directive, rule, regulation, or take any other administrative action that is more stringent than any comparable: 1) guideline, mandate, or recommendation that is issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or any other or federal agency, department, or entity; or 2) guideline, mandate, or recommendation that is prescribed by any federal law, rule, regulation, or order. The bill is to be retroactive to any guideline, recommendation, directive, rule, regulation, or any other administrative action issued or taken by the department on or before the bill's effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) from creating or enforcing any rules, recommendations, or administrative actions that are stricter than those established by the federal government, specifically mentioning the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies, laws, or orders. This means the DOH cannot impose more stringent health guidelines or mandates than what is required at the federal level. The bill also states that this restriction applies retroactively, meaning it will affect any actions the DOH has already taken on or before the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1145 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1145_I1.HTM |
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