Permits procurement of medical countermeasures, products, and therapeutics.

This bill allows New Jersey's Department of Health to directly purchase medical countermeasures (like vaccines or treatments), supplies, and therapeutics under federal programs, bypassing some standard procurement rules. The Commissioner of Health must determine each purchase is necessary for public health or safety, and all contracts must follow federal terms approved by the relevant federal agency. It also permits the Department to implement temporary regulations (up to 18 months) to support this process without full administrative procedures. The bill directly affects the Department of Health and New Jersey residents who would access these medical products.