Financial Institutions and Insurance

Senate Bill 844 · Revises financial reporting requirements for charitable organizations; excludes non-monetary in-kind donations from gross revenue for purpose of reporting requirements.

Sent June 9, 2021 · Reported out after 187 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 846 · Requires provision of certain information on License Verification System concerning health care professionals.

Sent June 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2418 · Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board; appropriates $1,000,000. *

Sent May 12, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5649 · Eliminates New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange.

Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5650 · Requires consultation with insurance producer or provision of cost benefit analysis prior to sale of automobile insurance policy.

Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5651 · Requires automobile insurers to provide DOBI with annual documentation demonstrating no discriminatory outcomes with insurer’s automated underwriting system.

Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5549 · Permits nonprofit corporations to allow members to participate in meetings by means of remote communication.

Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 222 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5558 · Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for suicidal ideation and attempted suicide for postpartum women.

Sent May 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3405 · Provides certain protections for pandemic financial assistance.

Sent March 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5525 · Requires health benefits carriers to allow parents or guardians of dependent child to determine order of benefits under certain circumstances.

Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5461 · Provides certain protections for pandemic financial assistance.

Sent March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5466 · Requires health benefits plans and carriers to meet certain requirements concerning network adequacy.

Sent March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5468 · Requires financial institutions to release records to adult protective services when suspecting fraud of vulnerable adult or senior customer; allows adult protective service to release same records to law enforcement agency if necessary.

Sent March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5470 · Requires automobile insurance policies to provide certain minimum amounts of liability, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist coverage.

Sent March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5410 · "New Jersey Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licensure and Regulation Act."

Sent March 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5387 · Requires health insurance coverage of at-home rehabilitation services.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5394 · Allows real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons to form limited liability company to receive commission income.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5347 · Requires racial and gender diversity in membership of certain boards of directors.

Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 111 · Prohibits use of education, occupation, homeownership status, marital status, or credit score in certain automobile insurance determinations.*

Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1559 · "New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act."

Sent January 29, 2021 · Reported out after 318 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2853 · Prohibits carrier from precluding dentist from billing covered person under certain circumstances.*

Sent January 29, 2021 · Reported out after 124 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5281 · Raises minimum amounts of property damage liability, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist coverage for certain automobile insurance policies.

Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5307 · Requires health insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP to provide coverage for certain drug regimens for treatment of AIDS or HIV under certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 775 · Requires business owners and rental unit owners to maintain certain liability insurance policies.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1558 · Requires automobile insurers to disclose policy limits upon request by an attorney under certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5227 · Requires annual assessment paid by mutual holding company to solely fund health care initiatives; establishes Healthcare Rate Stabilization and Improvements Organization.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5213 · Establishes New Jersey Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 130 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5215 · Requires Medicaid Fraud Division to enter into data sharing agreement upon request of county to provide access to third party insurance liability data regarding certain COVID-19 related health claims.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 60 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5219 · Repeals law concerning excess rates and charges for title insurance; makes agreement to use services of title or settlement service company subject to attorney review. *

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 340 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5195 · Prohibits use of anti-concurrent causation clauses in homeowners insurance policies.

Sent January 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5188 · Requires business owners and rental unit owners to maintain certain liability insurance policies.

Sent December 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3081 · Repeals law concerning excess rates and charges for title insurance; makes agreement to use services of title or settlement service company subject to attorney review.*

Sent December 17, 2020 · Reported out after 361 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5162 · Requires automobile insurers to disclose policy limits upon request by attorney under certain circumstances.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5119 · Provides for reorganization of health service corporation.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5067 · Establishes New Jersey Pandemic Risk Reinsurance Program.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5029 · "New Jersey Public Option Health Care Act."

Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4996 · Requires insurance carriers offering dental benefit plans to provide certain level of coverage and reimbursement.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4965 · Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid managed care prescription drug plans to utilize consolidated procurement.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4932 · Permits use of alternate names by limited liability partnerships.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4900 · Exempts $1,000 in bank account from civil seizure or execution following certain emergency declarations.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4801 · "Michelle's Law"; requires health benefit plans to cover mammogram for an individual if recommended by health care provider.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4820 · Prohibits carrier from precluding dentist from billing covered person under certain circumstances.*

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 226 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4824 · Concerns election of mutual savings bank holding company board of directors.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4782 · Clarifies that violation of "New Jersey Insurance Fraud Prevention Act" results in loss of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage in certain circumstances; provides certain coverage for innocent persons in event of fraudulent actions by policyholders.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4697 · Requires health insurance coverage for services and drugs related to contraception and reproductive health; repeals conflicting laws.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4698 · Expands requirements for health insurers and Medicaid program to cover prescriptions for contraceptives to 12 months.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 469 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4711 · Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders through collaborative care.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4675 · Establishes "Commission on Pandemic Insurance Coverage."

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4635 · Revises financial reporting requirements for charitable organizations; excludes non-monetary in-kind donations from gross revenue for purpose of reporting requirements.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 455 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4645 · Requires health insurance carriers to categorize mental health treatment and therapy received by victim of domestic violence as medically necessary treatment and provide full benefits coverage therefor.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4551 · Authorizes insurers issuing business interruption insurance to offer rider for global virus transmission and pandemic coverage.

Sent August 24, 2020 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4558 · Requires pharmacies to provide certain information regarding insulin manufacturer assistance programs.

Sent August 24, 2020 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4538 · Requires dental insurers to provide credits for reduced usage during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent August 13, 2020 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4447 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for screening and therapeutic treatment of syphilis.

Sent July 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4402 · Imposes tax on high-quantity processors of financial transactions at $0.0025 per transaction.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4389 · Requires certain entities authorized to issue health benefits plans to pay annual assessment.

Sent July 9, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4337 · Concerns certain fees for credit card usage during state of emergency.

Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4295 · Delays physical examination requirement for certain student-athletes who participate in school-sponsored athletic activities during fall athletic season of 2020-2021 school year.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4301 · Requires insurers to reimburse portion of alcoholic beverage liability insurance premiums if actual sales are lower than estimated sales used to calculate premium.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4261 · Permits health care professionals, health care facilities, and insureds to file certain health insurance claims within 365 days of date of service.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 2518 · Delays physical examination requirement for certain student-athletes who participate in school-sponsored athletic activities during fall athletic season of 2020-2021 school year.*

Sent June 15, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4213 · Codifies and expands Medicaid coverage for certain school-based services.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4224 · Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for persons with diagnosed complex medical needs.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4237 · Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4238 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for adult medical day care services.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 273 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4245 · Increases certain minimum liability coverage required for motor vehicle insurance; abolishes basic automobile insurance policy.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4179 · Revises requirements for health insurance providers and Medicaid to cover services provided using telemedicine and telehealth; appropriates $5 million. *

Sent June 1, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4200 · Requires reimbursement rate for health care services provided using telehealth and telemedicine equal reimbursement rate for services provided in person.

Sent June 1, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4204 · Concerns carrier networks and health care providers in which carrier has financial interest.

Sent June 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4206 · Concerns certain unfair practices of health insurers.

Sent June 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4207 · Concerns standards for non-renewal or termination of certain health care professionals from insurance carrier's provider network.

Sent June 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4155 · Establishes insulin assistance program.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4038 · Concerns financial security.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4076 · Requires certain financial institutions to provide schedule of fees, charges, and penalties for deposit accounts.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4079 · Requires DOBI to publish and maintain Internet webpage containing certain information on most wanted persons list for certain insurance crimes, including insurance crimes related to Super Storm Sandy.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4081 · Prohibits use of volunteer driving activities in underwriting for private passenger automobile insurance; revises charitable immunity statute as applied to volunteer drivers.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4082 · Requires DOBI to develop system to require carriers to consult with health care providers on tiered network managed care plans.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4124 · Requires DOBI to promote Consumer Inquiry and Response Center during coronavirus 2019 pandemic.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4005 · Concerns certain Medicaid and health insurance audits and health care provider claims payment and denial during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent May 4, 2020 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4011 · Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for home childbirth.

Sent May 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3948 · Concerns mortgage and loan forbearance, rent suspension, and consumer reporting during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3949 · Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from making reports containing adverse information related to persons affected by coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2344 · Requires Medicaid and health insurance coverage for certain refills of prescription drugs during state of emergency.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3891 · Requires certain disclosures by providers of small business financing.

Sent March 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3899 · Requires automobile insurers to disclose policy limits upon request by an attorney under certain circumstances; requires publication of insurer email addresses on DOBI website within 90 days.

Sent March 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3639 · Creates private right of action for violation of "Fair Foreclosure Act."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3651 · Prohibits retail motor fuel dealer from charging a credit card customer in excess of four percent above the purchase price for same fuel sold to customer paying by cash.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3655 · Prohibits unfair discrimination in issuing or rating life insurance policies based on transgender status or certain gender identity information.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3693 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for equine therapy or rehabilitation under certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3809 · Prohibits attachment of homestead in medical malpractice judgment.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3810 · Provides for two-year post-employment restriction on certain employees of the Department of Banking and Insurance.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3815 · Allows health maintenance organizations to include charity care assessments for purposes of meeting certain loss ratio requirements.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3817 · Requires health care provider participating in carrier network to give notice to covered person of provider's referral to out-of-network provider.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 115 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3818 · Requires insurers writing homeowners insurance policies in the State to offer certain coverage for heating oil tanks.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3605 · Prohibits insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP from charging fee for paper bills and notices.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3612 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for hearing aids.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3626 · Mandates certification of consent for being named as registered agent of corporation.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3627 · Requires cost disclosures by health care providers under certain circumstances; applies certain restrictions to charges for medical supplies.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3199 · Prohibits discrimination against living organ donors in relation to life, health, and long-term care insurance.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 237 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3330 · Raises income eligibility threshold for pension and retirement income exclusion from gross income to $125,000.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3384 · Makes various revisions to "Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act"; renames act to "Uniform Voidable Transactions Act."

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 237 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3401 · Requires that definition of occurrence in certain property damage liability insurance policies include coverage for faulty workmanship.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3403 · Establishes Center for the Study of Health Care Billing Data.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3409 · Provides for appointment to board of directors of New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange by Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3411 · Criminalizes failure to return erroneous person-to-person electronic payments following proper notification.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3426 · Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions at $250,000.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3444 · Requires automobile insurers to disclose policy limits upon request by an attorney under certain circumstances.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 447 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3450 · Creates certain requirements for certain earned income access services and related provider contracts.*

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 237 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3457 · Requires carriers that offer health benefits plans to provide new or existing subscribers with notification of certain hospital and health system contract expirations.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3458 · The "Real Estate Installment Contract Act."

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3513 · Modernizes business filing statutes to include entity conversion and domestication.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3523 · Requires health insurance carriers to comply with certain network adequacy requirements.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3526 · Revises certain aspects of out-of-network arbitration process under the "Out-of-network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act."

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3527 · Prohibits anti-tiering clauses in managed care health benefits plans.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3529 · Establishes Behavioral Health Insurance Claims Advocacy Program.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3530 · Concerns confidentiality of certain communications from health insurance carriers.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3531 · Concerns the delivery and oversight of coverage under certain health benefits plans; establishes Health Care Patient Ombudsperson in the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3532 · Regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits management companies.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3534 · Requires insurance coverage of epinephrine for persons aged 18 or younger when medically necessary.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3536 · Limits amount paid by covered persons for purchase of insulin drugs and epinephrine; requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate insulin prices.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3540 · Mandates health benefits coverage for preimplantation genetic screening under certain health insurance plans.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3542 · Requires $250,000 medical expense benefits coverage on a no-fault basis for school bus passengers; eliminates current exemption under motor bus PIP law.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3548 · Requires health benefits coverage for adolescent depression screenings.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3097 · "Consumer Litigation Funding Act."

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3180 · Prohibits certain provisions in liability insurance policies.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3183 · Prohibits payment of more than one copayment, coinsurance or deductible for series of vaccinations used in preventive treatment of rabies under certain health benefits plans.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2821 · Establishes New Jersey Commission on Health Insurance Network Adequacy.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2823 · Establishes waiver, rebate or payment of insured's deductible, copayment, or coinsurance by health care practitioner as a form of insurance fraud subject to criminal and civil penalties.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2825 · Requires carriers to classify medically necessary procedures as covered benefits and remit certain payments to hospitals for services rendered.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2827 · The "Health Care Provider Network Transparency Act"; establishes requirements for granting access to certain health care provider discounts.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2830 · Requires health benefits coverage for buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone for pain treatment without step therapy or fail-first protocols.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2855 · Exempts certain credit unions from sales and use tax.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2858 · Makes permanent certain temporary authorizations that expanded permitted investment by Director of Division of Investment of State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund and State pension funds.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2891 · "Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act."

Sent February 20, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 242 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3062 · Establishes three year Financial Empowerment Pilot Program.

Sent February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2549 · Requires certain health care providers, SHBP, and School Employees' Health Benefits Program to submit certain health care claims data to DOBI.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2587 · Establishes liability for harm caused by defective trees.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2630 · Prohibits carriers that withdraw from New Jersey individual or small employer health insurance markets from acting as Medicaid program carriers in the State.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2672 · Permits payment of only one co-payment or deductible for follow-up care or treatment after surgery or illness under certain health benefits plans.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2675 · Requires notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of automobile and homeowners insurance policies to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2729 · Prohibits insurers from raising medical malpractice liability insurance premiums under certain circumstances.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2735 · Increases amount allowed in initial prescription for opioid drugs in cases of acute pain.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2766 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for epinephrine for persons aged 18 or younger.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2431 · Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2435 · Requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2459 · Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2471 · Requires appropriate insurance company to provide coverage to Good Samaritan injured at scene of accident.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2494 · Revises certain requirements for individual and small employer health benefits plans and for small employer members of multiple employer welfare arrangements.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 178 · "Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification Act"; requires Motor Vehicle Commission to establish online motor vehicle insurance verification system.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 179 · Requires Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission to study financial impact of all enacted mandated health benefits.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 314 · Requires financial institutions to cash payroll checks under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 349 · Requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 376 · Requires health insurance coverage for annual mental health screening.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 377 · Creates certain protections for insurers and insurance producers engaging in business of insurance in connection with cannabis-related businesses.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 392 · Allows certain sole proprietors to join a small employer health benefits purchasing alliance.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 434 · Requires insurers that sell flood insurance to provide certain policyholders with certain information.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 435 · Limits upfront costs for oral anticancer medications for persons covered under certain health benefits plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 481 · "The New Jersey Healthcare Choice Act"; permits health insurers licensed in other states to provide coverage in New Jersey under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 542 · Requires health benefits coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances from licensed podiatrists.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 546 · "Consumer Freedom From Unwanted Expense in Health Insurance Coverage Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 547 · "Health Care Consumer's Out-of-Network Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 598 · The "Retail Establishment Check Cashers Act"; establishes license for retail establishments to cash checks for fees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 643 · Concerns reimbursement for epinephrine, naloxone, and continuous positive airway pressure administered as an ambulance service.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 653 · Places cap of $100 on amount paid by covered persons for purchase of insulin.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Assembly Bill 659 · Clarifies prohibition on preexisting condition exclusions in health insurance policies.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 700 · Requires biannual audit of managed care plan provider networks.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 823 · Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for persons 18 or younger with diagnosed complex medical needs.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 833 · Concerns automobile insurance practices.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 897 · Requires health insurers to cover Lyme disease.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 928 · "Breann's Law" requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out of network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 954 · Provides that purchase of insulin is not subject to deductible; requires health insurers to limit copayments and coinsurance for insulin; requires insulin manufacturers to submit report to Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.***

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 955 · Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from requiring covered persons to use mail service pharmacies.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 973 · Requires health benefits coverage for buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone under certain conditions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 987 · "New Jersey Health Insurance Marketplace Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 988 · Preserves certain requirements that health insurance plans cover essential health benefits.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 994 · Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1027 · Requires provision of certain information on License Verification System concerning health care professionals.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1029 · Eliminates certain personal injury protection options available under standard automobile insurance policies; requires $250,000 of medical expense benefits under standard and basic automobile insurance policies.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1035 · Requires insurers to provide coverage for medications and dose-intensive chemotherapy/bone marrow transplants and umbilical cord blood transplants for treatment of sickle cell anemia.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1052 · Revises residential property mortgage foreclosure process.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1123 · Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids for all ages.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1133 · Prohibits application of fiduciary standard to insurance producers; specifies qualifications of persons providing affidavit of merit in lawsuits against insurance producers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1148 · Provides gross income tax exemption for contributions made to qualified retirement plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1215 · Prohibits use of gap in automobile insurance coverage as rating factor in automobile insurance underwriting under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1239 · "Healthcare Disclosure and Transparency Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1263 · Prohibits act, practice or arrangement constituting stranger-originated life insurance.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1266 · Decreases the premium receipts tax for surplus lines insurance coverage.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1303 · Provides that routine foot care services covered under certain insurance policies include coverage of services provided by podiatric physicians.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1304 · Prohibits mortgage loan discrimination based on familial status.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1322 · Requires health insurers, SHBP and SEHBP to provide coverage for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of lymphedema.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1343 · Requires health insurance coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1381 · "Private Vehicle Rental Modernization Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1397 · Requires health benefits coverage for private duty nursing services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1420 · Prohibits certain business financing contracts that contain confession by judgment provisions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1422 · Requires automobile insurers to inform parties involved in automobile claim that they are not required to provide statement.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1450 · Requires limited liability companies to make certain disclosures concerning ownership.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1608 · Requires continued coverage of prescription drugs for certain medical conditions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1609 · Clarifies that owners of self-driving motor vehicles must comply with existing insurance requirements.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1657 · Prohibits use of education, occupation, and credit score as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1659 · "New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 699 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1665 · Revises certain permissible rating factors for premiums charged for individual and small employer health benefits plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1669 · Requires health insurers to limit copayments for insulin.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Assembly Bill 1673 · Requires health insurance companies to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1708 · Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage for the medical use of cannabis under certain circumstances.**

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1728 · Requires depository institutions to provide paper account statements to elder adults.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 505 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1854 · Requires insurers to reimburse for medically necessary emergency and urgent care health care services in outpatient settings.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1912 · Allows certain employees affected by federal government shutdown to temporarily defer mortgage loan payments and property tax payments.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1922 · Requires financial institution that has foreclosed on property to remove water service lines that contain lead.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1966 · Revises affidavit of merit requirement in professional malpractice cases.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1986 · Prohibits preauthorization of certain ultrasound screenings covered under health benefits plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2001 · Allows physicians to jointly negotiate with carriers over contractual terms and conditions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2012 · "New Jersey Respect for Physicians Act;" requires prompt response by insurers to requests for prior authorization of health care services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2015 · Provides that limitation on lawsuit option does not apply in accident caused by drunk driver.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2016 · Requires motor vehicle insurance policies to include certain underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2021 · Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of medical tests, procedures and prescription drugs covered under health benefits or prescription drug benefits plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2023 · "Health Insurance Claim Plain Language and Simplification Act."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2024 · Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of prenatal ultrasound screenings covered under health benefits plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2025 · Requires fee for filing or recording partnership's statement to be standard and not vary depending on number of partners.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2043 · Requires provisions regarding sellers' obligation to deliver marketable and insurable title in certain residential real estate contracts of sale.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2056 · Prohibits discrimination with respect to charging of rates of premiums for disability and accident insurance.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2067 · Requires criminal history record background checks for certain DOBI employees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2071 · Requires business financing contracts that contain confession by judgment provisions to include certain notifications.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2121 · Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from making reports containing adverse information related to employees affected by federal government shutdown.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2128 · Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying payment for preauthorized covered services except under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2179 · Requires 90 days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of stop loss insurance for small employer health benefits plans.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2210 · Establishes State bank for handling of marijuana-related funds.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2211 · Establishes personal vehicle sharing program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2213 · Prohibits insurers from offering stop loss insurance to small employers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2214 · Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage until child turns 26 years of age.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Assembly Bill 2215 · Requires health benefits coverage for certain preventive services.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Assembly Bill 2216 · Expands "Law Against Discrimination" to apply to health programs and activities and to prohibit discrimination based on association with individuals in protected classes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2222 · Requires carriers to pass prescription drug savings to consumers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2223 · Provides for reorganization of health service corporation into mutual holding company system.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days