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NJ A845
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gerard Scharfenberger
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AI Summary
- Prohibits state, county, and local governments from requiring COVID-19 vaccination through executive orders or agency mandates
- Bars public and private child care centers, preschools, K-12 schools, and colleges from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of attendance
- Exempts health care workers and individuals at licensed health care facilities who work with medically-vulnerable populations, though these workers must still have access to medical and religious exemptions
- Establishes a Department of Health reimbursement program for health care workers required to receive COVID-19 vaccines, covering out-of-pocket costs not paid by insurance or employers
- Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 plus full repayment for individuals who submit false certifications to obtain vaccine cost reimbursement
Legislative Description
Restricts establishment of mandates to become vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); establishes reimbursement program to cover certain out-of-pocket costs incurred in obtaining COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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