New JerseyA5223221st Legislature (2026-2027)House

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

Sponsored By: Linda S. Carter (Democratic), John F. McKeon (Democratic), Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic)

Second Reading

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Linda S. Carter

    Democratic • House

  • John F. McKeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joseph F. Vitale

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 118 • No: 0

House vote 6/30/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 118 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.64.

    7/30/2026Governor
  2. Passed Senate, PBH — (40-0)

    6/30/2026Senate
  3. Substituted for S4408

    6/30/2026Senate
  4. Received in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/30/2026Senate
  5. Passed Assembly — (78-0-0)

    6/30/2026House
  6. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    6/23/2026House
  7. Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

    6/15/2026House
  8. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

    6/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • 7/1/26; as introduced

    7/1/2026

  • As Introduced

    7/1/2026

  • Assembly Appropriations Substitute (6/23/26)

    6/24/2026

  • Assembly Health Infrastructure Substitute (6/15/26)

    6/16/2026

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