Creates "Disability Life-Sustaining Measures Advisory Council."
S 1121 creates the "Disability Life-Sustaining Measures Advisory Council" within New Jersey's Department of Health to protect people with disabilities during public health emergencies. The council, consisting of 14 members including state officials and public representatives with disability experience, will recommend policies for emergency care (like ventilators and resuscitation), ensure compliance with federal disability anti-discrimination laws, and gather public input on treatment during crises. It must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing its findings. This bill directly affects people with disabilities in medical emergencies and establishes a permanent advisory body to address gaps in emergency response planning.
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