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NJ A545
NJ A545Requires long-term care facilities to stock and provide COVID-19 antiviral treatments to residents.
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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 long-term care facilities to stock and provide COVID-19 antiviral treatments to their residents. Under this bill, a long-term care facility will maintain an adequate supply of antiviral treatment for COVID-19 on site for its residents. The long-term care facility will provide any resident, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic, antiviral treatment for COVID-19. The bill defines "long-term care facility" to mean a nursing home or assisted living residence licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, 41 c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).
AI Summary
This bill mandates that long-term care facilities, defined as nursing homes or assisted living residences licensed under a specific New Jersey law (P.L.1971, 41 c.136), must keep an adequate supply of COVID-19 antiviral treatments readily available on-site for their residents. Furthermore, these facilities are required to administer these antiviral treatments to any resident who has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms, ensuring prompt access to necessary medication during an infection.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A545 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/545_I1.HTM |
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