Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.
This bill requires New Jersey to establish a statewide stockpile of essential medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies for use during emergencies like natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or public health crises. The Department of Health, working with the State Office of Emergency Management, must create guidelines for what to stock, how much to keep, and how to distribute it - prioritizing rural and medically underserved communities. The state may also partner with private companies to manage a "virtually sequestered" portion of the stockpile (stored by vendors to prevent expiration) and will seek federal funding to cover costs. The bill appropriates state funds to implement this program, which will be available to healthcare providers, facilities, and emergency organizations during declared emergencies.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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John McKeon
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