Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

This bill (A6119) expands New Jersey's list of healthcare projects exempt from the certificate of need (CON) requirement. It specifically exempts hospitals and maternity facilities from needing a CON for two actions: adding baby beds (intermediate/intensive bassinets) or increasing their neonatal care level - regardless of existing neonatal care certification. However, reducing baby beds or decreasing neonatal care levels would still require a CON. The bill directly affects healthcare facilities providing inpatient maternity services seeking to expand neonatal care capacity.