New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A4075: International public health-authorize DOH to establish partnerships
Status: Signed into law, July 22, 2026
Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.
What the bill says
An Act concerning public health collaboration and supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes. Jersey: 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Emerging infectious diseases and public health emergencies pose significant risks to the health, safety, and economic stability of the residents of this State. b. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14155, Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization, and formally exited the organization on January 22, 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in 1948 with the mission to act as a coordi.
From the chaptered text, July 22, 2026:
An Act concerning public health collaboration and supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes. Jersey: 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Emerging infectious diseases and public health emergencies pose significant risks to the health, safety, and economic stability of the residents of this State. b. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14155, Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization, and formally exited the organization on January 22, 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in 1948 with the mission to act as a coordinating authority on international public health issues and emergencies. The United States has been actively engaged with WHO throughout its history. Withdrawal from this organization leaves a void in world health leadership, endangering the safety and wellbeing of billions of people. c. In 2025, the State established its first official Public Health Institute within the Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing to strengthen public health systems through innovation and collaboration. The State also joined the multi-state Governors Public Health Alliance and the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, which work to protect public health and facilitate communication and coordination across state lines to address shared public health challenges. d. New Jerseys strategic location, combined with investments in transportation infrastructure, make the State a vital gateway for commerce and travel, connecting nearly …