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NJ S3018

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health care facilities providing inpatient maternity services may add intermediate or intensive care bassinets without obtaining a certificate of need, regardless of existing neonatal care certification status
  • Facilities may increase their level of neonatal care designation without certificate of need approval
  • Reductions in intermediate or intensive bassinets still require certificate of need approval
  • Decreases in neonatal care designation level still require certificate of need approval
  • Amends P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-7a) to add these exemptions to the existing certificate of need exemption list

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Withdrawn Because Approved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Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.320.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

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/13/2026

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