NJ A315

Requires the Governor or designee to hold public hearings at least once a month during any public health emergency declared under the Emergency Health Powers Act

Public hearings must be held in various parts of the State to allow residents to express concerns and exchange information about the declaration's impact

Applies to any extension or modification of an existing public health emergency declaration issued before the bill's effective date

Addresses concerns about limited public input during prolonged emergency restrictions, specifically citing the Covid-19 pandemic experience