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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 revises the requirements for health care facilities to be designated as trauma centers. Specifically, the bill prohibits any facility from being issued a certificate of need designating the facility as a trauma center if that facility is located within 15 miles of another facility that is currently designated as a trauma center. Additionally, the bill requires that the Commissioner of Health submit any proposed request for certificate of need applications for health care facilities to apply for trauma center designation to the State Trauma System Advisory Committee (STSAC), which is to review the proposed request and issue a recommendation as to whether the commissioner may issue the request for applications. No request for certificate of need applications for health care facilities to apply for trauma center designation may be issued if the STSAC recommends against issuance.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new restrictions on designating new trauma centers, which are specialized hospitals equipped to handle severe injuries. Primarily, it prohibits the Commissioner of Health from approving any new trauma center if it's located within 15 miles of an existing trauma center. Additionally, before the Commissioner can even ask for applications from facilities wanting to become trauma centers, they must first submit the proposed request to the State Trauma System Advisory Committee (STSAC). The STSAC, a committee composed of various trauma care professionals, will then review the request and recommend whether it should proceed. If the STSAC advises against issuing the request for applications, the Commissioner cannot move forward with it. This aims to ensure a more strategic and potentially less redundant placement of trauma care resources across the state.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure 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/A2143 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2143_I1.HTM |
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