Revises requirements for administration of vaccines to patients.
This bill requires healthcare providers in New Jersey to provide patients (or parents/guardians for minors) with specific vaccine information at least 48 hours before administration, including the vaccine insert, a list of ingredients beyond the vaccine itself, and details about the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Patients must return a signed consent form confirming they received this information before getting vaccinated. Providers must also explain the option to decline the vaccine and the potential consequences, such as risks of disease transmission or school attendance restrictions without a medical or religious exemption. The bill prohibits providers from refusing care or transferring patients solely due to vaccine refusal.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Pennacchio
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