Revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth.
S 1935 updates New Jersey's telehealth laws to clarify emergency care referral standards for telemedicine providers. It requires telehealth providers to make a "good faith effort" to directly contact emergency services during telehealth visits when a patient needs urgent care, including sharing the patient's location, provider contact details, and documenting emergencies. This applies to all telehealth providers licensed in New Jersey who use telemedicine for patient care. The bill ensures telehealth services meet the same emergency coordination standards as in-person care, requiring providers to refer patients to appropriate in-person or emergency services when needed. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Health Committee.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
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Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pennacchio
RRepublican
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