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NJ A3604

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts from certificate of need requirements a 25 percent increase in intermediate or intensive bassinets at health care facilities providing inpatient maternity services, though reductions would still require approval
  • Exempts increases in neonatal care designation levels for maternity facilities from certificate of need requirements, except for regional perinatal centers or decreases in designation levels
  • Requires the Department of Health to revise the certificate of need process for neonatal care unit expansions within 180 days of enactment
  • Revisions must reflect current needs and expectations of parents with special consideration for reducing patient transfers between hospitals
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.320.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

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