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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-5 - Duties of commissioner relative to public health emergency.

26:13-5 Duties of commissioner relative to public health emergency.
5. Where the commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe a public health emergency exists, the commissioner shall: ascertain the existence of cases of an illness or health condition that may be potential causes of a public health emergency; investigate all such cases for sources of infection and ensure that they are subject to proper control measures; and define the distribution of the illness or health condition. To fulfill these duties, the commissioner shall identify exposed individuals as follows:
a. The commissioner shall identify individuals thought to have been exposed to an illness or health condition that may be a potential cause of a public health emergency.
b. The commissioner shall counsel and interview such individuals where needed to assist in the positive identification of exposed individuals and develop information relating to the source and spread of the illness or health condition. The information shall include the name and address, including city and county, of any person from whom the illness or health condition may have been contracted and to whom the illness or health condition may have spread.
L.2005,c.222,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-8 - Powers of commissioner relative to facilities, property; hearing.

26:13-8 Powers of commissioner relative to facilities, property; hearing.
8. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may exercise the following powers over facilities or property:
a. Facilities. To close, direct and compel the evacuation of, or to decontaminate or cause to be decontaminated, any facility of which there is reasonable cause to believe that it may endanger the public health.
(1) Concurrent with or within 24 hours of decontamination or closure of a facility, the commissioner shall provide the facility with a written order notifying the facility of:
(a) the premises designated for decontamination or closure;
(b) the date and time at which the decontamination or closure will commence;
(c) a statement of the terms and conditions of the decontamination or closure;
(d) a statement of the basis upon which the decontamination or closure is justified; and
(e) the availability of a hearing to contest a closure order of a health care facility, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2) A health care facility subject to a closure order pursuant to this section may request a hearing in the Superior Court to contest the order.
Upon receiving a request for a hearing, the court shall fix a date for a hearing. The hearing shall be held within 72 hours of receipt of the request by the court, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. The court may proceed in a summary manner. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the commissioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the health care facility poses a threat to the public health and the closure order issued by the commissioner is warranted to address the threat.
(3) If, upon a hearing, the court finds that the closure of the health care facility is not warranted, the facility shall be released immediately from the closure order and reopened.
(4) The manner in which the request for a hearing pursuant to this subsection is filed and acted upon shall be in accordance with the Rules of Court.
b. Property. To decontaminate or cause to be decontaminated, or destroy, subject to the payment of reasonable costs as provided for in sections 24 and 25 of this act, any material of which there is reasonable cause to believe that it may endanger the public health.
c. In instances involving an overlap agent or toxin that causes a public health emergency, the department and the Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for their roles under their respective jurisdictions.
L.2005,c.222,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-10 - Powers of commissioner relative to safe disposal of infectious waste.

26:13-10 Powers of commissioner relative to safe disposal of infectious waste.
10. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1989, c.34 (C.13:1E-48.1 et seq.) to the contrary, during a state of public health emergency the commissioner may exercise in consultation with, and upon the concurrence of, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, for such period as the state of public health emergency exists, the following powers regarding the safe disposal of infectious waste including, but not limited to, regulated medical waste as defined under P.L.1989, c.34.
a. To issue and enforce orders to provide for the safe disposal of infectious waste as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency. Such orders may include, but are not limited to, the collection, storage, handling, destruction, treatment, transportation, and disposal of infectious waste, including specific wastes generated in a home setting or in isolation or quarantine facilities.
b. To require any business or facility authorized to collect, store, handle, destroy, treat, transport and dispose of infectious waste under the laws of this State, and any landfill business or other such property, to accept infectious waste, or provide services or the use of the business, facility or property if such action is reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, as a condition of licensure, authorization or the ability to continue doing business in the State as such a business or facility. The use of the business, facility or property may include transferring the management and supervision of such business, facility or property to the department for a limited or unlimited period of time, but shall not exceed the duration of the public health emergency.
c. To procure, by condemnation or otherwise, subject to the payment of reasonable costs as provided for in sections 24 and 25 of this act, any business or facility authorized to collect, store, handle, destroy, treat, transport and dispose of infectious waste under the laws of this State and any landfill business or other such property as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, with the right to take immediate possession thereof.
d. To require that all bags, boxes or other containers for infectious waste shall be clearly identified as containing infectious waste, and if known, the type of infectious waste.
L.2005,c.222,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-11 - Powers of commissioner relative to medications, medical supplies; rationing.

26:13-11 Powers of commissioner relative to medications, medical supplies; rationing.
11. a. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may purchase, obtain, store, distribute or take for priority redistribution any anti-toxins, serums, vaccines, immunizing agents, antibiotics and other pharmaceutical agents or medical supplies as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, with the right to take immediate possession thereof.
b. If a state of public health emergency results in a Statewide or regional shortage or threatened shortage of any product under subsection a. of this section, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders to control, restrict and regulate by rationing and using quotas, prohibitions on shipments, allocation or other means, the use, sale, dispensing, distribution or transportation of the relevant product necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the State.
c. In making rationing or other supply and distribution decisions, the commissioner may give preference to health care providers, disaster response personnel, mortuary staff and such other persons as the commissioner deems appropriate in order to respond to the public health emergency.
L.2005,c.222,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-12 - Measures to prevent transmission, exposure.

26:13-12 Measures to prevent transmission, exposure.
12. With respect to a declared state of public health emergency, the commissioner may take all reasonable and necessary measures to prevent the transmission of infectious disease or exposure to toxins or chemicals and apply proper controls and treatment for infectious disease or exposure to toxins or chemicals.
L.2005,c.222,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-13 - Orders to submit specimen for diagnostic purposes.

26:13-13 Orders to submit specimen for diagnostic purposes.
13. a. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders to any person to submit a specimen for physical examinations or tests as may be necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of individuals to prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, except where such actions are reasonably likely to lead to serious harm to the affected person, and to conduct an investigation as authorized under section 5 of this act.
b. Any person subject to an order to submit a specimen or for physical examination may request a hearing in the Superior Court to contest such order. The commissioner shall provide notice of the right to contest the order. The court may proceed in a summary manner. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the commissioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the person poses a threat to the public health and that the order issued by the commissioner is warranted to address such threat.
c. The commissioner may issue and enforce orders for the isolation or quarantine, pursuant to section 15 of this act, of any person whose refusal of medical examination or testing, or the inability to conduct such medical examination or testing due to the reasonable likelihood of serious harm caused to the person thereby, results in uncertainty regarding whether the person has been exposed to or is infected with a contagious or possibly contagious disease or otherwise poses a danger to public health.
L.2005,c.222,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-14 - Powers of commissioner during public health emergency.

26:13-14 Powers of commissioner during public health emergency.
14. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may exercise the following powers as necessary to address the public health:
a. Require the vaccination of persons as protection against infectious disease and to prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection.
(1) Vaccination may be performed by any person authorized to do so under State law.
(2) No vaccine shall be administered without obtaining the informed consent of the person to be vaccinated.
(3) To prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders for the isolation or quarantine, pursuant to section 15 of this act, of persons who are unable or unwilling to undergo vaccination pursuant to this section.
b. Require and specify in consultation with and upon the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection and the State Office of Emergency Management, the procedures for the decontamination of persons, personal property, property and facilities exposed to or contaminated with biological agents, chemical weapons or release of nuclear or radiological devices.
c. Require, direct, provide, specify or arrange for the treatment of persons exposed to or infected with disease.
(1) Treatment may be administered by any person authorized to do so under State law.
(2) To prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders for the isolation or quarantine, pursuant to section 15 of this act, of persons who are unable or unwilling for reasons of health, religion or conscience to undergo treatment pursuant to this section.
L.2005,c.222,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-16 - Reinstatement of employment after isolation, quarantine.

26:13-16 Reinstatement of employment after isolation, quarantine.
16. a. Any person who has been placed in isolation or quarantine pursuant to an order of the commissioner and who at the time of quarantine or isolation was in the employ of any public or private employer, other than a temporary position, shall be reinstated to such employment or to a position of like seniority, status and pay, unless the employer's circumstances have so changed as to make it impossible or unreasonable to do so, if the person:
(1) receives a certificate of completion of isolation or quarantine issued by the department or the authorized local health department;
(2) is still qualified to perform the duties of such position; and
(3) makes application for reemployment within 90 days after being released from isolation or quarantine.
b. If a public or private employer fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section, the Superior Court may, upon the filing of a complaint by the person entitled to the benefits of this section, specifically require the employer to comply with the provisions of this section, and may, as an incident thereto, order the employer to compensate the person for any loss of wages or benefits suffered by reason of the employer's unlawful action. A person claiming to be entitled to the benefits of this section may appear and be represented by counsel, or, upon application to the Attorney General, request that the Attorney General appear and act on his behalf. If the Attorney General is reasonably satisfied that the person so applying is entitled to the benefits, he shall appear and act as attorney for the person in the amicable adjustment of the claim, or in the filing of any complaint and the prosecution thereof. No fees or court costs shall be assessed against a person so applying for the benefits under this section. Attorney fees shall be awarded to the Attorney General or to the counsel for a person entitled to benefits under this section, who prevails in the proceeding.
c. The Attorney General may apply to the Superior Court and the court may grant additional relief to persons placed in isolation or quarantine under section 15 of this act, which relief may include, but is not limited to, relief similar to that accorded to military personnel under P.L.1979, c.317 (C.38:23C-1 et seq.).
L.2005,c.222,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-17 - Access to medical information.

26:13-17 Access to medical information.
17. With respect to a state of public health emergency:
a. Access to medical information of individuals who have participated in medical testing, treatment, vaccination, isolation or quarantine programs or efforts by the commissioner pursuant to this act shall be limited to those persons having a legitimate need to acquire or use the information to:
(1) provide treatment to the individual who is the subject of the health information;
(2) conduct epidemiologic research;
(3) investigate the causes of the transmission;
(4) assist law enforcement agencies in the identification and location of victims of the public health emergency; or
(5) provide payment by a responsible party for treatment or services rendered.
b. Medical information held by the commissioner shall not be disclosed to others without individual written, specific informed consent, except for disclosures made:
(1) directly to the individual;
(2) to the individual's immediate family members or personal representative;
(3) to appropriate federal agencies or authorities pursuant to federal law;
(4) to local health departments assisting in the epidemiological investigation or disease containment countermeasures;
(5) to law enforcement agencies, including the State Medical Examiner, investigating the circumstances giving rise to the public health emergency, or in the identification and location of victims of the public health emergency;
(6) pursuant to a court order to avert a clear danger to an individual or the public health; or
(7) to identify a deceased individual or determine the manner or cause of death.
c. Strictly for the purposes of controlling and containing the public health emergency, the commissioner may provide medical information to a health care facility about an employee who has participated in medical treatment or testing which may impact upon the public health emergency. This information may include, but is not limited to, medical testing, treatment, vaccination, isolation or quarantine programs or efforts by the commission pursuant to this act when the commissioner deems that the health care facility should be advised of such medical information in order to take actions necessary to protect the health and well being of its patients, residents or other health care employees.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to allow for the release of medical information that is not related to the public health emergency or is protected under federal or State law.
L.2005,c.222,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-17.1 - Information disseminated during times of public health emergencies.

26:13-17.1 Information disseminated during times of public health emergencies.
1. Throughout the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), to the extent practicable, information concerning food access programs and resources shall be prominently displayed on the main website of the Statewide 2-1-1 system and of each executive branch department. In addition, to the extent practicable, the Statewide 2-1-1 system and the executive branch departments shall disseminate information concerning food access programs and resources using social media and any other means deemed appropriate to reach as many individuals and population groups in the State as possible.
L.2020, c.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-20 - Protective action relative to radiological emergency, conditions.

26:13-20 Protective action relative to radiological emergency, conditions.
20. The commissioner may authorize any school, health care facility, child care center or youth camp to provide potassium iodide as a supplemental protective action during a radiological emergency to residents, staff members, minors or other persons present in such facility, if:
a. prior written permission has been obtained from each resident or representative of a resident, staff member, or parent or guardian of a minor for providing the potassium iodide; and
b. each person providing permission has been advised, in writing: (1) that the ingestion of potassium iodide is voluntary only, (2) about the contraindications of taking potassium iodide and (3) about the potential side effects of taking potassium iodide.
L.2005,c.222,s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-21 - LINCS agencies to serve as planning, coordinating agency for local government entity.

26:13-21 LINCS agencies to serve as planning, coordinating agency for local government entity.
21. a. In order to assist the department with comprehensive Statewide planning and coordination of all activities related to public health preparedness, LINCS agencies shall, at the direction of the commissioner, serve as the planning and coordinating agency for all municipalities and local health agencies within the county or city, as applicable.
b. The commissioner, either directly or through the LINCS agencies, shall coordinate the activities of all local health agencies in the county with regard to public health protection related to preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. The LINCS agency shall notify each local health agency in its jurisdiction of the nature and extent of the emergency, except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the commissioner from notifying a local health agency directly.
c. The LINCS agency and all other local health agencies within the county shall be subject to the direction and authority of the commissioner, and shall perform such activities as are directed by the commissioner, in accordance with the provisions of this act.
d. The LINCS agencies shall be responsible for performing human disease surveillance, terrorism response and public health emergency response-related activities in such a manner as the commissioner may direct, and for reporting to the commissioner on the conduct of these activities as performed in the county or city, as applicable.
e. The commissioner may utilize the LINCS agencies to disseminate such information to the other local health agencies in the county, and to collect such information from those agencies, as the commissioner deems necessary; and the LINCS agencies shall transmit the information to the commissioner or the other local health agencies as directed by the commissioner.
f. The commissioner is authorized to use available federal funds received by the State to offset the costs incurred by LINCS agencies in implementing the provisions of this act, and shall reimburse local health agencies, subject to the approval of the State Treasurer and in accordance with the provisions of this act.
L.2005,c.222,s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-23 - New Jersey Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan.

26:13-23 New Jersey Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan.
23. a. The commissioner shall develop and implement a New Jersey Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan, as provided in subsection b. of this section, when the commissioner determines that: (1) an emergent condition exists and there is clear evidence that adverse and avoidable health outcomes from a preventable and acute communicable disease are expected to affect identifiable categories of high-risk individuals throughout the State; and (2) in order to protect or treat such individuals, assistance with the administration of vaccine is warranted due to a vaccine shortage.
b. To protect the public health during a vaccine shortage, the commissioner shall issue an order to implement a New Jersey Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan, which shall comprise:
(1) procedures for the assessment of available vaccine Statewide;
(2) procedures for the distribution and administration of vaccines that shall apply to physicians, nurses, health care facilities, pharmacies and others that dispense vaccines. The procedures shall include, but not be limited to, a definition of high-risk groups for priority protection or treatment in the event a vaccine shortage is imminent or existent; and
(3) procedures for: (a) mobilizing public and private health resources to assist in vaccine distribution and administration; and
(b) reallocating available supplies of vaccine to most effectively meet the needs of the State's high-risk groups, if necessary.
c. As used in this section, "vaccine" includes vaccines, immune products and chemoprophylactic and treatment medications.
d. A person who willfully or knowingly violates the New Jersey Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan or any procedures contained therein shall be liable for a civil penalty of $500 for each violation. The penalty shall be sued for and collected by the commissioner in a summary proceeding before the Superior Court pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).
e. The commissioner shall notify the appropriate professional or occupational licensing board or licensing authority, in the case of a facility, of repeated violations of the procedures by a health care professional or licensed facility.
L.2005,c.222,s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-24 - State Public Health Emergency Claim Reimbursement Board.

26:13-24 State Public Health Emergency Claim Reimbursement Board.
24. a. There is hereby established in the Department of Health a State Public Health Emergency Claim Reimbursement Board. The board shall include the following members: the Commissioner of Health, who shall be the presiding officer, the Attorney General, the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, the State Director of Emergency Management, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the State Medical Examiner, and the State Treasurer, or their designees. The members of the board shall serve without pay in connection with all such duties as are prescribed in this act.
b. The board shall meet at such times as may be necessary to fulfill the requirements set forth herein. The Commissioner of Health shall convene the board within 45 days of the filing of a complete petition. The concurrence of six members of the board shall be necessary for the validity of all acts of the board.
c. Subject to available appropriations, the board shall have the authority to award reasonable reimbursement, as determined by the board, for any services required of any person under the provisions of this act, which shall be paid at the prevailing established rate for services of a like or similar nature as determined by the board. Subject to available appropriations, the board shall have the authority to award reasonable reimbursement, as determined by the board, for any property employed, taken, or used under the provisions of this act.
d. All awards shall be paid from any funds appropriated by the State, any political subdivision of the State, or the federal government, for such purpose. In awarding reimbursement under this section, the board shall take into account any funds, or any other thing of value, received by a claimant from any other source, including but not limited to private donations, contributions, and insurance proceeds. The board shall not award reimbursement unless the claimant has demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the board, that the claimant has first sought reimbursement for any loss incurred due to the declaration of a public health emergency from any and all appropriate third party payers.
L.2005, c.222, s.24; amended 2012, c.17, s.357.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-25 - Claims for reimbursement.

26:13-25 Claims for reimbursement.
25. a. Any person making a claim for reimbursement for private property or services employed, taken or used for a public purpose under this act shall, subsequent to the termination of the public health emergency, file a petition for an award with the State Public Health Emergency Claim Reimbursement Board, established pursuant to section 24 of this act, through the Commissioner of Health. The petition shall be signed by the claimant and shall set forth the following:
(1) a description of the services or property employed, taken, or used;
(2) the dates of the employment, taking, or usage;
(3) the person or entity ordering the employment, taking, or usage;
(4) such additional information as the petitioner deems relevant to a full consideration of the claim; and
(5) any additional information that the board may require.
b. The board may establish such forms, documents, and procedures as may be necessary to expedite the processing of claims, and all claimants shall utilize and follow the forms, documents, and procedures, if so established. Subsequent to the filing of an initial petition, the board may request such additional information as it deems necessary from any claimant and may require the claimant, and any other person with knowledge of facts and circumstances relevant to the claim, to appear before the board for a hearing. No petition shall be filed with the board more than 180 days from the last date the services or property were employed, taken or used, except that this deadline may be extended by the board as is necessary to further the purposes of this act.
c. The board's determination concerning a claimant's petition for reimbursement shall be transmitted to the claimant in writing. The claimant may appeal the decision to the Superior Court subject to the Rules of Court regarding the review of State agency actions.
d. Any person seeking reimbursement under this act shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of this section unless the declaration of public health emergency which gives rise to the claim or petition for reimbursement is superseded by order of the Governor pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.). Upon the declaration of an emergency by the Governor pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 which supersedes the declaration of a public health emergency, the person shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1942, c.251 and the person's rights, remedies and entitlement to reimbursement shall be limited to that which is afforded in that act.
e. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, in the event funds are otherwise made available for reimbursement, a person shall not be required to file a petition for an award with the board pursuant to this section.
L.2005, c.222, s.25; amended 2012, c.17, s.358.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-26 - Material not considered public, government record.

26:13-26 Material not considered public, government record.
26. Any correspondence, records, reports and medical information made, maintained, received or filed pursuant to this act shall not be considered a public or government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C. 47:1A-1 et seq.) and P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.).
L.2005,c.222,s.26.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-28 - Laws, regulations not preempted by act.

26:13-28 Laws, regulations not preempted by act.
28. The provisions of this act do not explicitly preempt other laws or regulations that preserve to a greater degree the powers of the Governor or commissioner, provided such laws or regulations are consistent and do not otherwise restrict or interfere with the operation or enforcement of the provisions of this act.
L.2005,c.222,s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-29 - Additional powers of Chief State Medical Examiner.

26:13-29 Additional powers of Chief State Medical Examiner.
29. The powers granted in the act are in addition to, and not in derogation of, powers otherwise granted by law to the Chief State Medical Examiner.
L.2005, c.222, s.29; amended 2018, c.62, s.36.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-30 - Construction of act relative to Highway Traffic Safety Act.

26:13-30 Construction of act relative to Highway Traffic Safety Act.
30. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to abrogate the effect or status of the "New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987," P.L.1987, c.284 (C.27:5F-18 et seq.).
L.2005,c.222,s.30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-31 - Guidelines for health care, social services resources offered at emergency warming centers during a Code Blue alert.

26:13-31 Guidelines for health care, social services resources offered at emergency warming centers during a Code Blue alert.
1. The Department of Human Services shall establish guidelines for health care and social service resources that may be offered at emergency warming centers during a Code Blue alert declared pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2017, c.68 (App.A:9-43.20).
a. Health care resources offered pursuant to this section may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) information regarding health care coverage and enrollment options, including, but not limited to, information related to coverage provided through NJ FamilyCare and the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," Pub.L.111-148, as amended by the federal "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010," Pub.L.111-152;
(2) information regarding Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), including the locations and hours of operation of any FQHC that is located in the same county as, or in a neighboring county of, the warming center;
(3) information regarding health care services available for veterans;
(4) information regarding the REACHNJ hotline, which can be used to connect individuals to assessment and treatment referral services for substance use disorders; and
(5) information regarding available mental health care services.
b. Social service resources offered pursuant to this section may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) information regarding municipal and county social service agencies for the municipality and county in which the warming center is located; and
(2) information regarding community-based assistance organizations in the municipality, county, or region of the State in which the warming center is located.
c. The Department of Human Services shall compile and make available on its Internet website health and social service resource materials corresponding to the guidelines established pursuant to subsection a. of this section.
L.2019, c.429, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-32 - Expiration of certain executive orders.

26:13-32 Expiration of certain executive orders.
1. All executive orders issued by the Governor prior to the effective date of this act, P.L.2021, c.103 (C.26:13-32 et seq.), that relied on the existence of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, shall expire 30 days following the effective date of this act, with the exception of the executive orders listed in this section that shall remain in effect until January 1, 2022. The Governor shall have the ability to revoke or modify the executive orders listed in this section prior to January 1, 2022.
(1) Executive Order No. 106 (2020)
(2) Executive Order No. 111 (2020)
(3) Executive Order No. 112 (2020)
(4) Executive Order No. 123 (2020)
(5) Executive Order No. 127 (2020)
(6) Executive Order No. 150 (2020)
(7) Executive Order No. 159 (2020)
(8) Executive Order No. 170 (2020)
(9) Executive Order No. 178 (2020)
(10) Executive Order No. 207 (2020)
(11) Executive Order No. 229 (2021)
(12) Executive Order No. 233 (2021)
(13) Executive Order No. 237 (2021)
(14) The most recent executive order containing general coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation measures regarding face coverings, social distancing, and gatherings prior to the effective date of this act, and this executive order shall not be more restrictive than the recommendations provided in the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on social distancing and face coverings in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, unless a substantial increase in hospitalizations, substantially increased spot positivity, or rate of transmission above 1 necessitates a modification that would be more restrictive.
L.2021, c.103, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-33 - Civil, criminal liability; expiration.

26:13-33 Civil, criminal liability; expiration.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this act, P.L.2021, c.103 (C.26:13-32), allowing Executive Order No. 112 of 2020 to remain in place until January 1, 2022, any civil or criminal immunity related to the COVID-19 response bestowed by either Executive Order No. 112 of 2020, P.L.2020, c.18, or Department of Health Executive Directive No. 20-006 (Revised) as issued December 16, 2020 upon health care professionals, health care facilities, health care systems, modular field treatment facilities, and any other sites designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Health for temporary use in connection with the State's COVID-19 response, including hotels and student dormitories, shall last until September 1, 2021, and then expire on that date. Conduct occurring prior to September 1, 2021 by health care professionals, health care facilities, or health care systems shall retain the civil or criminal immunity provided by Executive Order No. 112 of 2020, P.L.2020, c.18, or Department of Health Executive Directive No. 20-006 (Revised) as issued December 16, 2020. The civil immunity bestowed upon health care professionals in connection with the State's COVID-19 response by P.L.2020, c.18 shall continue beyond September 1, 2021 only for individuals specifically engaged in vaccinations or testing related to COVID-19.
L.2021, c.103, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-34 - Expiration of orders, directives, waivers issued due to public health emergency.

26:13-34 Expiration of orders, directives, waivers issued due to public health emergency.
3. a. Following the termination of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, the force and effect of any administrative order, directive, or waiver issued by the head of a State agency that relied on the existence of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, shall expire on January 11, 2022. Such administrative order, directive, or waiver may be continued and may be modified by the head of a State agency, unless such administrative order, directive, or waiver is explicitly revoked, until January 11, 2022.
b. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section, the Governor shall notify the Legislature by January 1, 2022 if the Governor determines that it is necessary or appropriate to continue for an additional 90 days beyond January 11, 2022 any administrative order, directive, or waiver issued by the head of a State agency that relied on the existence of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended. The administrative orders, directives, or waivers shall be extended for an additional 90 days if each House of the Legislature passes a concurrent resolution to continue any such administrative order, directive, or waiver. Any administrative order, directive, or waiver as to which the Governor does not provide notification to the Legislature or as to which both Houses of the Legislature do not pass a concurrent resolution to continue shall expire on January 11, 2022.
c. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section, the provisions of any administrative order, directive, or waiver issued by the Department of Health that relied on the existence of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, governing staffing ratios, overtime, shifts, and vacation time shall remain in force and effect until September 1, 2021, at which time all such provisions of administrative orders, directives, and waivers governing staffing ratios, overtime, shifts, and vacation time shall be superseded by relevant provisions of laws, regulations, or collective bargaining agreements in effect on that date.
L.2021, c.103, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-35 - Certain powers undiminished, impaired by termination of public health emergency.

26:13-35 Certain powers undiminished, impaired by termination of public health emergency.
4. The termination of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, shall in no way diminish, limit, or impair the powers of the Governor or the head of a State agency pursuant to the provisions of the civilian defense and disaster control act P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.). The state of emergency declared in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.) shall remain in effect until terminated by the Governor.
While the state of emergency declared in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020 shall remain in effect, the deadlines in paragraph (1) of subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5) shall apply to any request made under the open public records act after the effective date of this act, with the exception of requests made for records related to the COVID-19 response, which shall continue to be governed by paragraph (2) of subsection i. of section 6 of P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5).
L.2021, c.103, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:13-36 - Authority relative to termination of public health emergency.

26:13-36 Authority relative to termination of public health emergency.
5. Following the termination of the public health emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order No. 103 of 2020, as extended, the Governor, Commissioner of Health, and the head of any other State agency may issue orders, directives, and waivers pursuant to P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.) related to (1) vaccination distribution, administration, and management, (2) COVID-19 testing, (3) health resource and personnel allocation, (4) data collection, retention, sharing, and access, (5) coordination of local health departments, and (6) implementation of any applicable recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent or limit the transmission of COVID-19, including in specific settings.
The authority granted by this section shall last until January 11, 2022, unless the Governor notifies the Legislature by January 1, 2022 that the authority granted by this section is necessary to combat the continuing threat posed by COVID-19 and should last for another 90 days. In the event of such notification, the Legislature shall have the authority to pass a concurrent resolution to concur with the Governor's notice. If such a concurrent resolution passes both Houses of the Legislature, then the authority granted by this section shall continue for an additional 90 days. If such a concurrent resolution does not pass both Houses of the Legislature, then the authority granted by this section shall expire on January 11, 2022.
L.2021, c.103, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:14-2 - Findings, declarations relative to informed consent for medical research.

26:14-2 Findings, declarations relative to informed consent for medical research.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Access to the latest treatments developed through medical research is essential to provide the citizens of this State with the best health care services available;
b. The advancement of the scientific understanding of health, behavior, disease, and treatment is a vital endeavor for the benefit of humankind;
c. Ground-breaking research is currently being conducted in New Jersey by a wide variety of health professionals in the diagnosis, intervention and monitoring of all aspects of health and medical care; and
d. All research involving human participants, regardless of the setting, must be conducted with profound respect for their health, safety, and dignity.
L.2007, c.316, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:14-3 - Applicability of act; minimal risk defined.

26:14-3 Applicability of act; minimal risk defined.
3. The provisions of this act shall apply to medical research on persons with cognitive impairments, lack of capacity, or serious physical or behavioral conditions and life-threatening diseases that is approved and monitored by an institutional review board that holds an assurance with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and either:
a. offers the prospect of direct benefit to the individual subject, provided that the institutional review board has determined that the risk is justified by the anticipated benefits to the subject and that the relation of the anticipated benefit to the risk is at least as favorable to the subject as that presented by available alternative approaches. If a currently recognized treatment exists, the subject or his guardian or authorized representative, as applicable, shall be presented with the choice of the recognized treatment and the research protocol; or
b. does not offer the prospect of direct benefit to the individual subject, provided that the institutional review board has determined that it: (1) is likely to yield generalizable knowledge about the subject's disorder or condition; (2) by its very nature cannot be conducted without the participation of decisionally incapacitated persons as subjects; and (3) involves no more than a minor increase over minimal risk.
For purposes of this section, "minimal risk" means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological exams or tests.
L.2007, c.316, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics › Section 26:15-1 - Findings, declarations relative to health care coverage.

26:15-1 Findings, declarations relative to health care coverage.
1. The Legislature finds and declares:
a. There are an estimated 1.25 million residents of the State who have no health insurance coverage, of which over 240,000 are children, and the number of uninsured residents is increasing each year;
b. While employer-sponsored health care coverage in the State is well above the national average and has been a major factor in keeping the number of uninsured lower than in many states, because of the rising cost of the coverage, increasing numbers of employers are considering dropping coverage for their employees and dependents, or are requiring employees to share in a greater percentage of premium costs and to bear larger copayments and coinsurance, which is making health care coverage increasingly unaffordable to low and moderate income working families;
c. Persons without health insurance coverage receive less preventive care, poorer treatment for both minor and serious chronic and acute illnesses, and in many cases live shorter lives than comparable insured populations;
d. Many uninsured are forced to seek health care in inappropriate settings such as hospital emergency rooms because they cannot obtain needed health care services in a convenient and more cost-effective setting such as a primary care provider's office or clinic, which contributes to higher health care costs;
e. The uninsured are commonly billed at higher rates than those who have health care coverage. Health care costs have become a leading cause of bankruptcy in this country, and those without insurance are most at risk;
f. The State has recognized the importance of increasing access to health care coverage and, over the last several years, has enacted several reforms to make health care coverage more affordable and accessible to residents of the State. Among these reforms are the expansions of coverage under the State Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. Despite these efforts, too many low income parents and children lack access to health care coverage;
g. In order to ensure that more low income parents in the State have access to health care coverage and all children in the State are covered under a health plan, thus moving closer to providing universal coverage for all residents of this State, it is necessary to further expand coverage for parents under the NJ FamilyCare Program, and mandate that all children in the State have health care coverage, either through public programs or private coverage; and
h. In order to make insurance coverage more affordable to residents and small businesses in this State, and to stabilize enrollment in, and the costs of, individual and small employer health benefits plans, it is also necessary to adopt comprehensive reform measures to the insurance marketplace.
L.2008, c.38, s.1.