Bill
Bill > A4075
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Health to take steps to seek participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, a World Health Organization coordinated international technical network that supports the detection of and response to infectious disease outbreaks. The bill permits the department to engage in communications, coordination, and information sharing activities necessary to pursue participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, while expressly providing that nothing in the bill shall be construed to confer membership upon the State in the World Health Organization, authorize actions that conflict with federal law or the United States Constitution, permit the disclosure of confidential health information, or require the expenditure of funds beyond those otherwise available. The bill requires the Commissioner of Health to report to the Governor and the Legislature on actions taken to pursue participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and the status of the department's participation or application.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to seek participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, which is a World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated international network designed to help detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The DOH can communicate, coordinate, and share information with the WHO and the network to pursue this participation, but this bill explicitly states it does not grant the state membership in the WHO, allow actions that conflict with federal law or the U.S. Constitution, permit the disclosure of confidential health information, or require spending beyond available funds. The Commissioner of Health is required to report to the Governor and the Legislature on the DOH's efforts and progress in joining this network.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4075 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4075_I1.HTM |
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