S 4607 — Expands role and reach of Regional Hub Program.
Last action — INT 1RS REF SHH
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In plain language
The bill expands the functions of the Regional Hub Program.
This legislation increases the scope and capabilities of the Regional Hub Program. It aims to enhance regional support and cooperation.
Summary
Regional Hub Program-expand role and reach
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026
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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 30:4D-8.18; N.J.S.A. 30:4D-8.21.
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N.J.S.A. 30:4D-8.18
this act this act this act→ P.L.2019, c.517 (C.30:4D-8.16 et seq.) and including at least one area located in Hudson county P.L.2019, c.517 (C.30:4D-8.16 et seq.) P.L.2019, c.517 (C.30:4D-8.19)amended
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N.J.S.A. 30:4D-8.21
and this act this act→ P.L.2019, c.517 (C.30:4D-8.16 et seq.); and (5) assume oversight and coordination responsibilities focused on transparency, accountability, regional evaluation, and healthcare access coordination related to hospitals receiving charity care funding within each region. Such responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to: (a) evaluating regional healthcare needs and identifying gaps in access to care; (b) analyzing charity care utilization trends such as demographic and zip code-level data; (c) reviewing regional disparities; (d) evaluating appointment wait times and other barriers to timely care; (e) assessing relevant health outcome trends; and (f) reporting any findings to the Department of Health Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorizing a Regional Health Hub to serve as a fiscal intermediary, administrator, or distributor of charity care funding or as altering the funding mechanism for charity care payments pursuant to P.L.1992, c.160 (C.26:2H-18.51 et al.). P.L.2019, c.517 (C.30:4D-8.16 et seq.)amended
Action History
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INT 1RS REF SHH
Sponsors
- Raj Mukherji · Primary
- Joseph F. Vitale · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Mukherji, Raj Democrat
- Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (118)
118 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 118 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 4607 do?
- Regional Hub Program-expand role and reach
- Who sponsors S 4607?
- S 4607 is sponsored by Mukherji, Raj (Democrat) and Vitale, Joseph F. (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S 4607?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S 4607?
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