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Joe Vitale D

State Senator

New Jersey Senate District 18 — Seat 1

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2027

Phone: 732-855-7441 Email: [email protected]

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Biography

Photo URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/memberphotos/vitale_color.jpg

On Record (35)

Bill HUMAN SVCS

Revises certain provisions concerning, and establishes certain education and data reporting requirements related to, involuntary commitment.*

Aug 27, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Drug abuseHEALTH FAC

Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.

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Bill Drug abuseHEALTH FAC

Revises law concerning patient referrals to substance use disorder treatment facilities, recovery residences, and clinical laboratories.*

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Bill Veterans

Establishes Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Bill Commerce

Allows for natural organic reduction and controlled supervised decomposition of human remains.

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Bill HUMAN SVCSSUPPL APPROP

Shifts $45 million appropriation for opioid related care and treatment provided at certain hospitals from Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to General Fund.*

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Bill HEALTH INSUR

Requires health benefits coverage for certain immunizations recommended by DOH.

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Bill ChildrenFOOD

Requires children's meals served in chain restaurants to meet certain nutritional standards.*

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Bill Medicaid

Requires DHS to study ways to increase collaboration among certain Statewide entities to optimize federal and State Medicaid resources; appropriates $250,000.*

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Bill HEALTH FAC

Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.*

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Bill Civil ActionSmoking

Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.

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Bill HEALTH FACHEALTH INSUR

Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.*

May 29, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Health

Revises certain references to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in statutory and regulatory law; Requires health benefits coverage for certain immunizations recommended by DOH.*

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Bill HEALTH FAC

Establishes pilot program to support hospitals that maintain certain services when relocating; appropriates $3 million.

May 28, 2026 · source · details / share

Article / Text

For podcasting teachers, life is a balancing act

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.

Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Modifies tax rate on certain tobacco and nicotine products.

Modifies tax rate on certain tobacco and nicotine products.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."

Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires hospitals to maintain minimum services when relocating from underserved community.

Requires hospitals to maintain minimum services when relocating from underserved community.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.

Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.

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Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

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Bill Law and Public Safety

Requires volunteers, employees, and organizers of certain youth and sports organizations to receive criminal history record background checks.

Requires volunteers, employees, and organizers of certain youth and sports organizations to receive criminal history record background checks.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

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Bill Budget and Appropriations

Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

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Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.

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Bill Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

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Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

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Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

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Bill Law and Public Safety

Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.

Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.

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Bill Passed both Houses

Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

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Bill Withdrawn Because Approved

Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities.

Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities.

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Bill 2nd Reading in the Senate

Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.

Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.

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Bill Neutral Education

Requires public and nonpublic school athletic coaches to obtain certification in automated external defibrillator operation and first aid; updates requirements of emergency action plan for sports-related injury.

Requires public and nonpublic school athletic coaches to obtain certification in automated external defibrillator operation and first aid; updates requirements of emergency action plan for sports-related injury.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Health

Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services.

Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services.

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Bill Neutral Children, Families and Food Security

"Healthy Smiles Act"; increases NJ FamilyCare fee-for-service reimbursement rates for pediatric dental services; requires NJ FamilyCare managed care rates for identical services be no less than fee-for-service rates.

"Healthy Smiles Act"; increases NJ FamilyCare fee-for-service reimbursement rates for pediatric dental services; requires NJ FamilyCare managed care rates for identical services be no less than fee-for-service rates.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (21)

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Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.*

Aug 27, 2026 · details / share

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Expands eligibility requirements of State's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students.

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Requires DHS and State Board of Medical Examiners to develop and implement process to improve efficiency of reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications.*

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Establishes Office of Veteran Advocate and ombudsman for DMVA; appropriates funds.

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"Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes liability on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation projects; establishes program in DEP to collect and distribute funds.*

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Requires boards of education to ensure that all staff are trained in care of students with epilepsy and seizure disorders every five years.*

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Provides DHS and State Board of Medical Examiners to develop and implement process to improve efficiency of reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications.

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Revises definition of child abuse or neglect to include persons between 18 and 21 years of age in certain settings.

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"Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness.*

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Designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" in New Jersey.

Designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" in New Jersey.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Directs DHS to establish Children's Partial Hospitalization Pilot Program.

Directs DHS to establish Children's Partial Hospitalization Pilot Program.

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Imposes tax on collection of consumer data in certain instances; dedicates portion of annual revenues to support 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.

Imposes tax on collection of consumer data in certain instances; dedicates portion of annual revenues to support 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.

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Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.

Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

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Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

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Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.

Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.

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Permits individuals to establish voluntary nonopioid directives.

Permits individuals to establish voluntary nonopioid directives.

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Requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols.

Requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols.

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Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.

Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.

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Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.

Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.

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