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NJ A 5223

enacted

Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

Quick answers

Did NJ A 5223 pass?

Yes. NJ A 5223 has been enacted into law as of 2026-07-30. Latest recorded action (2026-07-30): Approved P.L.2026, c.64.

What is NJ A 5223 about?

NJ A 5223 is a bill in the 222 titled “Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5223?

Carter, Linda S., Vitale, Joseph F., McKeon, John F. are the primary sponsors of NJ A 5223.

Introduced
2026-06-04
Latest action
2026-07-30 — Approved P.L.2026, c.64.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Carter, Linda S.primary
  • Vitale, Joseph F.primary
  • McKeon, John F.primary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-06-04

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

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  2. 2026-06-15

    Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

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  3. 2026-06-23

    Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

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  4. 2026-06-30

    Passed by the Assembly (78-0-0)

  5. 2026-06-30

    Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading

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  6. 2026-06-30

    Substituted for S4408

  7. 2026-06-30

    Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (40-0)

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  8. 2026-07-30

    Approved P.L.2026, c.64.

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5223

Attribution

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