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NJ A4440
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eliana Marin
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AI Summary
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Department of Children and Families (DCF) must publish information about the "baby box" program and safe sleep education on its website in an easily printable format.
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DCF must post a prominent, easily accessible website link to the baby box and safe sleep education program.
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DCF must coordinate with the Departments of Health, Human Services, Education, and other relevant state departments to ensure the same information and links appear on their websites.
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"Baby box" is defined as a durable cardboard box filled with newborn essentials (diapers, wipes, safe sleep information) that meets U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission bassinet standards and can serve as a safe sleep environment for infants' first months.
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The law takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.
Children, Families and Food Security
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
2/24/2026