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NJ S3409

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey licensed hospitals from billing patients for facility fees for services rendered at hospital-affiliated outpatient facilities
  • Defines "facility fee" as any fee charged to compensate the hospital for operational expenses that is separate and distinct from a professional fee
  • Applies to general acute care hospitals licensed under P.L.1971, c.136
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Senator Brian P. Stack (District 33, Hudson County) and introduced February 9, 2026

Legislative Description

Prohibits hospital from billing patient for facility fee for services rendered to patient at outpatient facility affiliated with hospital.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens2/9/2026

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