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NJ S3584

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends P.L.2012, c.45 to remove the requirement that medical and dental services for the Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Children and Families (DCF) be provided by public employees

  • Authorizes DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors whose proposals are "most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered" after current contracts expire

  • Applies specifically to services provided under University Behavioral Healthcare and the Rutgers School of Nursing contracts

  • Maintains all other provisions of the 2012 law regarding the transfer of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey schools to Rutgers, including requirements that Newark and Middlesex County facilities remain in their current locations

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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