# New Jersey S2552: Clarifies cap on fees imposed, and modifies definition of participating county, under "County Option Hospital Fee Program Act."*

New Jersey S2552, Clarifies cap on fees imposed, and modifies definition of participating county, under "County Option Hospital Fee Program Act."*, is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) Senate bill sponsored by Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic); status failed, last action 2024-06-28 (Substituted by A3364 (3R)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S2552
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Clarifies cap on fees imposed, and modifies definition of participating county, under "County Option Hospital Fee Program Act."*
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2024-02-08
- Last action: 2024-06-28, Substituted by A3364 (3R)
- Sponsor: Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (8)

- 2024-06-28: Substituted by A3364 (3R) (Senate)
- 2024-06-06: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-06-06: RCM Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (Senate)
- 2024-05-20: SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (Voice) (Ruiz) (Senate)
- 2024-03-11: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-02-22: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2024-02-22: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-02-08: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- 7/3/24; 3R, 2024-07-03: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E2.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (6/6/24 3R), 2024-06-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R3.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R3.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (6/6/24 2R), 2024-06-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S4.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S4.PDF)
- Senate 5/20/24 1R, 2024-05-21: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S3.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S3.PDF)
- Senate 5/20/24 2R, 2024-05-21: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R2.PDF)
- 4/12/24; 1R, 2024-04-12: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E1.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/11/24 1R), 2024-03-12: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S2.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (2/22/24 1R), 2024-02-23: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R1.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/22/24), 2024-02-23: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2024-02-09: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_I1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed)
- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
- S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Supers… (signed)

## Sources
- [7/3/24; 3R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E2.HTM)
- [7/3/24; 3R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E2.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (6/6/24 3R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R3.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (6/6/24 3R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R3.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (6/6/24 2R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S4.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (6/6/24 2R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S4.PDF)
- [Senate 5/20/24 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S3.HTM)
- [Senate 5/20/24 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S3.PDF)
- [Senate 5/20/24 2R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R2.HTM)
- [Senate 5/20/24 2R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R2.PDF)
- [4/12/24; 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E1.HTM)
- [4/12/24; 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_E1.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/11/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/11/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S2.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (2/22/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R1.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (2/22/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_R1.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/22/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/22/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2552_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2552-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).