Prohibits DOH from issuing recommendations or regulations that are more stringent than recommendations or regulations issued by federal government.
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Overview
This bill limits the New Jersey Department of Health’s (DOH) ability to create health guidelines, recommendations, or regulations. It prevents the DOH from enacting rules that are stricter than those established by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or any other federal agency. The bill ensures that New Jersey’s health policies align with federal standards. It also applies retroactively to existing DOH actions.
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