Establishes Emergency Medical Services Provider Safety Grant Program in DOH; appropriates $10 million.
This bill creates a one-time grant program to help New Jersey emergency medical services (EMS) providers purchase safety equipment like masks, gloves, protective clothing, and cleaning supplies. It allocates $10 million from federal pandemic recovery funds to the state Department of Health, which will distribute competitive grants based on providers' need, service volume, and COVID-19 impact. EMS providers must apply online, detailing how funds will be used and who will manage purchases, with priority given to those serving high-risk communities. The program expires once the $10 million is spent, and the health commissioner must report on grant usage within a year.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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