New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 5238 — Expands role of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from DCF to DHS for establishment of dashboard and associated implementation.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACF

  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 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill expands the role of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and reallocates $3 million for a dashboard.

This bill expands the responsibilities of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the development of a health care dashboard. The dashboard will likely aid in monitoring and improving health care quality in the state.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Healthcare workers could experience changes in practices and protocols as a result of enhanced quality initiatives.
  • Families: Families may benefit from improved health care quality and oversight through the efforts of the Health Care Quality Institute.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may be subject to increased monitoring and reporting due to the new dashboard.

Summary

Health Care Quality Institute-expands role and tranfers $3M from DCF to DHS

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 09, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACF

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (116)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5238 do?
Health Care Quality Institute-expands role and tranfers $3M from DCF to DHS
Who sponsors A 5238?
A 5238 is sponsored by Verrelli, Anthony S. (Democrat), Kennedy, James J. (Democrat), Katz, Andrea (Democrat), and Carter, Linda S. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5238?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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