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AR 142 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Supports continued protection of federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

This Assembly Resolution (AR 142) supports the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), a 1986 law requiring hospitals to screen and stabilize emergency patients regardless of payment ability. It urges continued federal enforcement of EMTALA’s core provisions: hospitals must not delay emergency screenings or treatment to check insurance/payment status, and must stabilize patients before transfer or discharge. The resolution directly affects hospitals and patients in emergency care settings by advocating for the preservation of these federal protections, and it directs copies to federal officials and New Jersey state agencies.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAR 142 supports the continued protection and enforcement of EMTALA, a law that ensures patient access to emergency medical treatment regardless of their ability to pay, thereby protecting patient rights and access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAR 142 supports EMTALA, ensuring emergency medical care regardless of payment ability, which protects access to vital services for all, including immigrants.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 6, 2024 Last action Jun 6, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Photo of Luanne Peterpaul
Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
NJ
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Photo of Margie Donlon
Margie Donlon
DDemocratic
NJ
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