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NJ ACR90

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding a new paragraph 24 to Article I of the New Jersey State Constitution establishing that every person has the right to comprehensive, affordable, and accessible health care

  • Requires the Legislature to enact laws necessary to secure this health care right for all persons, regardless of age, sex, race, pre-existing health condition, income, economic status, or ability to pay

  • If passed by both legislative chambers, the amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after final agreement

  • The ballot question must be published in at least one newspaper in each county at least three months before the general election

  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald (District 6), Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr. (District 7), and Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (District 7)

Legislative Description

Proposes amendment to Constitution establishing a right to comprehensive, affordable, and accessible health care.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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