Healthcare

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 3965: Repeals law that revises coverage for certain immunizations and reference to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

This bill in New Jersey repeals a 2025 law that required health insurers and the Medicaid program to cover certain immunizations without cost sharing. The repealed law mandated that these entities follow immunization recommendations from the New Jersey Department of Health, which previously considered guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and other medical organizations. By removing this law, the bill eliminates the requirement for insurers to cover immunizations based on state department recommendations and restores references to the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in related statutes. The change directly affects health insurance providers, Medicaid, and individuals who rely on these coverage provisions for vaccine expenses.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals law requiring insurers to cover immunizations without cost sharing, restricting health coverage and limiting patient access to vaccines95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 3904: Prohibits procurement of opioid antidotes from certain entities.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state agencies from purchasing opioid antidotes, such as naloxone, from pharmaceutical companies that have settled legal claims with the state over their role in the opioid epidemic. It requires that procurement requests for these medications be sent only to manufacturers and distributors that have not been part of such settlements, including their affiliates and subsidiaries. The law allows companies that agreed to supply antidotes as part of a settlement entered into before September 1, 2024, to continue providing them until their existing obligations are met. State agencies must also use available federal funding to purchase these medications only from vendors that meet the settlement-free criteria.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to opioid antidotes by prohibiting procurement from certain manufacturers, limiting patient access to life-saving medications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4410: Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

This bill would prevent individuals incarcerated in New Jersey state or county facilities from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It requires the Department of Human Services to obtain monthly updates on incarcerated individuals from correctional facilities and courts, then compare these lists to benefit enrollment data. If someone is identified as incarcerated, their benefits would be immediately suspended. The bill directly affects people currently held in custody, removing their eligibility for these programs.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes post-incarceration benefits (Medicaid/SNAP), hindering rehabilitation and reentry - directly cuts support programs aligned with 'oppose' indicators.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid access for incarcerated individuals, directly limiting healthcare coverage under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1306: Removes certain part-time elected public officials from eligibility for employer-paid health care benefits coverage; makes elected public officials ineligible for payments for waiving health care benefits coverage; codifies Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit.

This New Jersey bill modifies health care benefit rules for elected public officials. It removes part-time elected officials (those working fewer than 35 hours weekly) from eligibility for employer-paid health care coverage. The bill also prohibits all elected officials from receiving any payment from their employer for waiving health coverage, including those who had previously waived coverage. Additionally, it codifies the Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit as a permanent state entity.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts health benefits eligibility for part-time elected officials, removing them from employer-paid coverage and prohibiting waiver payments, reducing coverage access.90% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

ACR 99: Proposes amendment to constitution regarding parental notification for medical or surgical procedures or treatments relating to pregnancy to be performed on minor children.

ACR 99 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey's Legislature to require parental notification before minors receive pregnancy-related medical care, including procedures or treatments. This would directly affect unemancipated minors seeking such care, overriding a 2000 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that struck down similar parental notification laws as unconstitutional. The amendment specifically aims to permit mandatory parental notice for all pregnancy-related medical services, not just abortion, regardless of existing constitutional privacy rights. If approved by voters, it would enable lawmakers to pass laws requiring parents be notified before their minor children undergo these procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires parental notification for minors' pregnancy-related care, restricting access to confidential healthcare services and overriding prior court rulings protecting minors' rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1384: Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.

This bill shortens the deadline for injured workers to dispute unpaid medical bills in workers' compensation cases from six years to two years. It directly affects workers who need to file claims with the Division of Workers' Compensation regarding medical fees paid or denied by employers or insurers. The key provision requires disputes to be filed within two years of receiving payment or a denial notice, rather than the current six-year standard. This change aims to streamline resolution of billing disputes while maintaining the existing process for determining reasonable fees and preventing medical providers from reporting unpaid charges to credit agencies prematurely.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareShortens dispute window for medical fees in workers' comp, restricting access to resolution of billing disputes affecting healthcare coverage.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentShortens dispute window from 6 to 2 years, restricting workers' ability to challenge unpaid medical bills in workers' comp claims, weakening access to compensation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2143: Establishes restrictions on designation of new trauma centers.

This bill (A 2143) restricts the designation of new trauma centers in New Jersey by prohibiting the Commissioner of Health from issuing a "certificate of need" for any facility within 15 miles of an existing trauma center. It also requires the Commissioner to seek recommendations from the newly established State Trauma System Advisory Committee (STSAC) before requesting applications for new trauma center designations. The STSAC, composed of trauma care providers, emergency services representatives, and medical experts, must analyze trauma data and develop a statewide trauma system plan within one year. This directly affects hospitals seeking trauma center status, aiming to prevent redundant facilities and improve resource distribution across the state.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts new trauma center designations within 15 miles of existing facilities, limiting patient access to trauma care services.90% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 844: Prohibits government entity or school from requiring influenza vaccinations for persons who are 18 years of age or younger.

This bill prohibits all New Jersey public and private schools, as well as state, county, and local government entities, from requiring influenza vaccinations or any other flu immunity procedure for individuals under 18 years old. It explicitly bans both direct and indirect requirements for flu shots or related medications for this age group. The law takes immediate effect upon passage and applies to all government employees, officials, and school settings. This policy change directly affects minors enrolled in schools or interacting with government services by removing mandatory flu vaccination requirements.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory flu vaccinations for minors, restricting a public health measure within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 201: "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

This bill bans most abortions after 20 weeks following fertilization (conception), requiring physicians to determine the unborn child's post-fertilization age before performing an abortion. It directly affects women seeking abortions after 20 weeks and physicians who perform such procedures. Key exceptions allow abortions for: (1) life-threatening medical conditions of the pregnant person; (2) rape (if reported to authorities and 48-hour counseling is obtained); or (3) incest involving minors (if reported). If an abortion occurs under an exception and the child survives, the bill requires a neonatal care specialist to be present to provide life-saving care.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBans abortions after 20 weeks, restricting a healthcare service (reproductive care) and limiting patient access to medical procedures, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of restricted access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 368: Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

This bill prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from requiring students to get a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of vaccination to enroll, attend classes, or join institution-sponsored programs. It directly affects all students at higher education institutions within the state. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment. The key provision bans vaccine requirements as a condition for enrollment, course attendance, or program participation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves vaccination barrier for enrollment, expanding access to higher education as defined in topic description.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes mandatory vaccination requirement, restricting public health program implementation in educational settings per healthcare topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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