New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 299 — Implements Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey.

Last action — REF SBA

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes the Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey.

This bill creates a Blue Band Program to provide wristbands for pregnant and postpartum individuals at risk of preeclampsia, alerting healthcare providers of their condition. The aim is to reduce complications and improve maternal health outcomes.

What this means for you
  • Families: This program aims to improve maternal health outcomes, potentially benefiting families with expectant mothers.

Summary

Blue Band Program-implement to address preeclampsia in NJ

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 02, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

  • Nicholas P. Scutari · Primary
  • Angela V. McKnight · Cosponsor
  • Shirley K. Turner · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • McKnight, Angela V.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 299 do?
Blue Band Program-implement to address preeclampsia in NJ
Who sponsors S 299?
S 299 is sponsored by Scutari, Nicholas P., McKnight, Angela V., and Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 299?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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