The proposed bill establishes the Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Study Commission, tasked with analyzing the capacity of nursing homes to respond to public health emergencies. The commission will evaluate various aspects, including whether nursing homes maintain traditional or assisted living environments, the adequacy of policies and procedures during emergencies, staffing levels, and funding sufficiency to meet residents' needs. The commission is also responsible for making recommendations to improve nursing home preparedness in such situations.

The commission will consist of 15 members, including state commissioners, a representative from the New Jersey Hospital Association, and public members with expertise in the nursing home industry, as well as family members of nursing home residents. The commission is required to submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature within 12 months of its first meeting, after which it will dissolve three months later. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that nursing homes are adequately prepared for emergencies to protect the health and safety of residents.