Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences to Virtua Health College for hospital support.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Lou Greenwald

The bill reallocates FY2027 funds from Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences to Virtua Health College for hospital support.

Bill summary: A 5437 (Session 222) — New Jersey

Purpose and intent

The bill amends the FY2027 appropriations act to reassign an existing appropriation previously designated for Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences to Virtua Health College for hospital support.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Lou Greenwald.

Key provisions and changes

Reallocation of funds: The core change is shifting an allocation that was earmarked for the Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences to a different, presumably broader or continuing function within Virtua Health College—specifically for hospital support.

Scope of reallocation: The amendment targets the appropriation within the FY2027 state budget act; the exact dollar amount and line-item identifier are not stated in the summary, but the language indicates a re-designation rather than a new appropriation or withdrawal of funds from Virtua Health College activities.

Purpose of the reallocation: To support hospital operations and related activities under Virtua Health College, as opposed to supporting the medical college and life sciences program specifically.

Affected entities

Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences: The designation of its funding is changed.

Virtua Health College: Receives the reallocated funds for hospital support.

State of New Jersey: Adjusts its FY2027 appropriations to reflect the reallocation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

This bill is a targeted appropriation adjustment within the FY2027 budget process.

Typical steps (not specified in the summary but generally applicable): passage by both houses, assent or veto by the Governor, and subsequent incorporation into the enacted FY2027 appropriations act.

The exact effective date would align with the FY2027 budget enactment timeline and any specified start dates within the appropriation language.

Potential impact and considerations

Financial impact: Reassignment of funds could alter the funding trajectory for programs at Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences and bolster hospital operations at Virtua Health College, potentially impacting program activity levels, staffing, and hospital services funded by the state.

Operational implications: Reallocation may affect long-range budgeting, grant awards, and programmatic planning for medical education and hospital support services.

Oversight and accountability: As with any appropriation adjustment, it may require reporting to the Legislature on how funds are used for hospital support versus the previously designated medical college program.

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