Requires Governor hold public hearings during declarations under Emergency Health Powers Act.

S 537 requires the Governor to hold at least one public hearing per month in different parts of New Jersey during any public health emergency declared under the Emergency Health Powers Act. These hearings must allow residents to discuss the emergency's impacts and voice concerns directly to the Governor or their designee. The bill applies to all initial declarations and any extensions or modifications of those declarations made before the law takes effect. This change aims to increase public input during prolonged emergencies, such as the pandemic, where residents had limited opportunities to express concerns.