New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5223: Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5223 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. Primary sponsor: Linda Carter (Democratic), Joe Vitale (Democratic), John McKeon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.64.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Joe Vitale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| John McKeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.64.
- Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (40-0)
- Substituted for S4408
- Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
- Passed by the Assembly (78-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee