New Jersey S299: Blue Band Program-implement to address preeclampsia in NJ

What the bill says

An Act implementing the Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey and supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes.

From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:

An Act implementing the Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey and supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, most commonly indicated by protein in the urine. b. According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, preeclampsia affects about 1 in 25 pregnancies nationwide. c. The most recent Maternal Mortality Report issued by the Department of Health identified preeclampsia as a leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related mortality, particularly within the initial 42 days following delivery, a phase referred to as the early postpartum period. d. More than 80 percent of maternal deaths in New Jersey are considered preventable and 60 percent of preeclampsia cases could be prevented with better awareness, monitoring, and follow-up care. e. The Blue Band Initiative for preeclampsia was created to easily alert health care providers about a patient's risk for preeclampsia. Mothers who are at risk of developing preeclampsia or having elevated blood pressure after giving birth are provided with a blue wrist band to wear during pregnancy and postpartum. By providing an easily visible, wearable marker to individuals diagnosed with preeclampsia, the initiative ensures that critical health information …

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Sponsors

• Shirley K. Turner (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Nicholas P. Scutari (D, 22) · primary sponsor
• Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)

Latest actions

1. October 5, 2026: REF SBA
2. October 5, 2026: REP 2RS
3. January 13, 2026: INT 1RS REF SHH

Votes

• Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported favorably (October 5, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S299?

S299 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Blue Band Program-implement to address preeclampsia in NJ.

What does S299 do?

In its own words: An Act implementing the Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey and supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes.

What is the status of S299?

In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (October 5, 2026).

Who sponsored S299?

Shirley K. Turner (D, 15), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S299?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S299