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Senate Health Committee releases a package of health bills including resolutions and regulatory updates

New Jersey Senate Health and Human Services Committee · October 7, 2024
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Summary

On Oct. 7 the committee released multiple bills and a joint resolution including S-3319 (PNA increase), S-3663 (travel advisory), SJR-55 (Self Care Awareness Month), tobacco-delivery restrictions, a home-childbirth coverage substitute, early intervention expansion, and DCF benefits protections.

The New Jersey Senate Health and Human Services Committee used its Oct. 7 agenda to release a set of health bills and one joint resolution after testimony and technical amendments.

Key committee actions at a glance:

- S-3319 (personal needs allowance): Released after testimony from a resident advocate and family caregivers urging an increase from $50 to about $140, indexed annually. (See separate coverage.)

- S-3663 (reproductive health travel advisory): Released after debate and opposition…

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