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NJ S1066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Health must establish a maternity care public awareness campaign in consultation with the Commissioners of Human Services and Children and Families, with coordination to avoid duplicating existing efforts

  • Campaign will publish aggregated hospital data on cesarean birth rates, exclusive breastfeeding at discharge, and vaginal birth after cesarean delivery to help women select maternity care providers and birthing locations

  • Information will be disseminated about avoiding unnecessary interventions, benefits of physiologic labor, and high-value care options including midwives, birthing centers, doulas, and lactation support

  • Department of Health website will provide information on family leave rights under state and federal law, breastfeeding and pregnancy discrimination protections, and Medicaid enrollment for pregnant women

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Allows gross income tax deduction for union dues paid to labor organizations.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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