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NJ A186
NJ A186Requires clinic connected with dental school at public institution of higher education to give priority to 100 percent disabled veterans.
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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 a clinic that is part of the extramural network of dental clinics established by the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, or by any other dental school of a public institution of higher education, to give priority to 100 percent disabled veterans in scheduling appointments at the dental clinic. In giving priority to a 100 percent disabled veteran, a dental clinic is required to ensure that an oral health treatment appointment for the veteran is scheduled in a timely manner and that the time between the scheduling of the medical appointment and the occurrence of the appointment does not exceed 30 days.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that dental clinics affiliated with public universities, including the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, must prioritize scheduling appointments for veterans who are 100 percent disabled, meaning they have been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a permanent and total disability. When providing this priority, these clinics are required to ensure that an appointment for oral health treatment is scheduled within 30 days of the veteran requesting it, aiming for a timely and efficient process for these individuals. Furthermore, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Health, will establish the necessary regulations to implement these provisions, and the law will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A186 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/186_I1.HTM |
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