ASSEMBLY HEALTH COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 3007

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  June 3, 2024

      The Assembly Health Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 3007.

      This bill provides that pediatric long-term care facilities may admit and provide services to residents who are age 26 or younger.  Currently, the maximum age for pediatric long-term care residents is age 19.

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2024-2025 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.