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NJ A2237
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement for surgical practices with one operating room to obtain licensure as ambulatory care facilities from the New Jersey Department of Health
- Creates a new registration system for surgical practices with a $1,000 non-refundable fee, valid for five years
- Exempts surgical practices from physical plant requirements under N.J.A.C. 8:43A-19.1 if they hold Medicare certification or accreditation from recognized organizations (AAASF, AAHC, Joint Commission, or CMS-recognized bodies)
- Lifts the current moratorium that prohibited the Department of Health from issuing new registrations to surgical practices
- Retains the exemption for registered surgical practices from the ambulatory care facility assessment, unless they expand to include additional operating rooms
Legislative Description
Removes requirements for surgical practices to be licensed as ambulatory care facilities and requires surgical practices to register with DOH.
Health Infrastructure
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Infrastructure Committee1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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