New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5223 — Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.

Last action — APP

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill creates a voluntary pilot program for facilities regarding psychiatric bed status flexibility.

This measure establishes a program that allows certain healthcare facilities to have more flexible management of their psychiatric bed statuses. It is designed to help these facilities better adapt to changing patient needs.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare facilities can adapt their psychiatric bed availability to better meet patient demand.

Summary

Facilities flexibility, psychiatric bed status-create voluntary pilot program

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 05, 2026

Action History

  1. APP

  2. PS PBH

  3. SUB FOR

  4. R/S SWR 2RS

  5. PA

  6. REP 2RA

  7. REP REF AAP

  8. INT 1RA REF AHN

Sponsors

  • Linda S. Carter · Primary
  • Joseph F. Vitale · Primary
  • John F. McKeon · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — AAP

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 4000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
Carter, Linda S. Democrat Yea
Kane, Melinda Democrat Yea
McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat Yea
Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Swain, Lisa Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Yea
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Yea
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Yea
Webber, Jay Republican Yea

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Floor vote

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Democrat 25000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5223 do?
Facilities flexibility, psychiatric bed status-create voluntary pilot program
Who sponsors A 5223?
A 5223 is sponsored by Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), Vitale, Joseph F., and McKeon, John F..
What is the current status of A 5223?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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