S.4169

Implements Mom Project oral health program in DOH; appropriates $3,000,000.

Introduced·5/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes Mom Project oral health program in New Jersey Department of Health; appropriates $3,000,000.

The bill establishes the Mom Project program in the New Jersey Department of Health to provide oral health education and dental care for low-income pregnant women and new mothers. Maternal Health Organizations will implement the program, providing oral health education and treatment plans. Community oral health centers will offer dental care for one year. The program aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by addressing oral health disparities. The Department of Health will contract with a third-party for data analysis and evaluation.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 11

Senate

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