S.1984

Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S1984 mandates hospitals to publish standard charges for items and services, including shoppable services, and allows the Department of.

New Jersey S1984 requires hospitals to publish a list of standard charges for certain items and services, including a consumer-friendly list of shoppable services. Hospitals must ensure this information is accessible, free of charge, and without barriers. The Department of Health is tasked with evaluating hospital compliance with these provisions. If a hospital is found noncompliant, the department can issue a warning, request a corrective action plan, or impose a civil monetary penalty. The penalty amount varies based on the hospital's bed count and is subject to annual adjustments.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments

8 Yea

DRDDRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

May 9, 2024

12:30 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

Jan 29, 2024

1:00 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

May 9, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 9, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee