All Roll Calls
Yes: 73 • No: 42
New JerseyA5809220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET
"Healthcare Finance Enhancement Act."
Sponsored By: Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Hospitals pay more per adjusted admission
Beginning July 1, 2025, covered New Jersey hospitals pay $12.50 per adjusted admission, up from $10. This covers general acute care, rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and non-public psychiatric hospitals. The money supports state health department duties and health planning costs. The law does not specify whether hospitals pass this cost to patients.
Lower outpatient rate but broader assessments
Starting in fiscal year 2026, covered New Jersey outpatient facilities pay 2.5% of gross receipts, down from 2.95%. The new rate provision states no $300,000 receipts threshold or $350,000 assessment cap. Previously exempt facilities must report operating-room receipts in fiscal year 2026. Starting in fiscal year 2027, they pay 2.5% of those receipts. Operating-room services include surgical or diagnostic procedures in rooms designed and equipped for them.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Carol A. Murphy
Democratic • House
Joseph F. Vitale
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/30/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 48 • No: 28
Senate vote • 6/30/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 25 • No: 14
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.70.
6/30/2025GovernorPassed Senate, PBH — (25-14)
6/30/2025SenateSubstituted for S4656 (1R)
6/30/2025SenateReceived in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/30/2025SenatePassed Assembly — (48-28-0)
6/30/2025HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/26/2025HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
6/26/2025House
Bill Text
Version PL2025
8/11/2025
Version AL2025
7/10/2025
As Introduced
6/30/2025
Assembly Budget Substitute (6/26/25)
6/27/2025
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