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NJ S249
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Smith
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AI Summary
- Creates a three-year pilot program in the Department of Health to provide oral health education and dental care to pregnant women who are low-income (below 300% federal poverty level) and not enrolled in Medicaid
- Appropriates $4,150,000 total, with maternal and child health consortia receiving $200,000 in year one, $400,000 in year two, and $650,000 in year three for outreach and education services
- Community oral health centers receive up to $5,000 per eligible mother, serving 75 mothers in year one, 150 in year two, and 300 in year three for dental treatment
- Requires participating mothers to complete at least three hours of oral health education covering hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention, with pre- and post-education assessments
- Dental services include cleanings, cavity risk assessment, comprehensive care, and two visits for infants/children, with one year of treatment per family
Legislative Description
Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program and requires electric public utilities to prepare and implement beneficial building electrification and decarbonization plans.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
6/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations6/20/2024
Economic Growth1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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