Permits telemedicine services to be provided using audio-only technology when providing behavioral health care services.
This bill allows New Jersey health care providers to use audio-only technology (like phone calls) for behavioral health care services, such as treating mild to moderate anxiety or depression, instead of requiring video. It specifically applies to these "mild to moderate" mental health conditions and excludes severe mental illness, severe emotional disorders, or substance use treatment. The law maintains all other telemedicine requirements, including provider licensing, patient record reviews, and standard of care. This change makes behavioral health telemedicine more accessible for patients without reliable video technology.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Chris Tully
DDemocratic
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