Health

Assembly Bill 5500 · Removes licensing restrictions for expansion of certain inpatient behavioral health units and establishes minimum reimbursement rate for inpatient behavioral health care services.

Still in committee since September 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5501 · Establishes "Tom's Friends with ALS Bill of Rights" Act.

Still in committee since September 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 4704 · Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breastfeeding or expressing milk.*

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5364 · Authorizes provision of adult day health services on remote basis.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5375 · Requires organ procurement organizations to verify and rely on MVC, Donate Life NJ Registry, or other authorized donor registry or data source organ donor designations and identification information to verify organ and tissue donation status of donors.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5415 · Requires New Jersey Board of Nursing to establish Nursing Scribe Program.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5428 · Creates mobility assistance vehicle services hotline.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5435 · Supplemental appropriation of $35 million from General Fund to DHS to support Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers within 9-8-8 Continuum of Care.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5437 · Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences to Virtua Health College for hospital support.

Still in committee since September 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 5312 · Concerns New Jersey 2-1-1 information and referral system; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since June 23, 2026

Assembly Bill 2001 · Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices.

Sent June 18, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4357 · Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*

Sent June 18, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5162 · Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.

Sent June 18, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days

Senate Bill 1403 · Establishes education requirements for certain officers of State Board of Medical Examiners.

Still in committee since June 18, 2026

Senate Bill 2953 · Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.

Sent June 18, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5231 · Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act."

Still in committee since June 8, 2026

Assembly Bill 5100 · Authorizes DOH to promulgate clinical guidelines for outpatient gynecological procedures and creates advisory committee.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5104 · Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 5063 · Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5068 · Authorizes visiting advanced practice nurses who are not certified by endorsement in New Jersey to engage in the limited practice of prescribing medications and devices, if they have appropriate educational qualifications.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Assembly Bill 5028 · Concerns lung cancer screening awareness and access.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 5047 · Establishes "Oral Health Equity Act."

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 4899 · Regulates smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4923 · Creates grant program in DOH to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4924 · Establishes "End-Stage Kidney Disease Prevention and Innovation Act"; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4930 · Establishes "Kidney Disease Study Commission."

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4957 · Authorizes prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances through telemedicine or telehealth without certain in-person requirements.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4958 · Revises statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4980 · Establishes and requires coverage for routine opt-out HIV testing during provision of medical care in certain settings.

Still in committee since May 7, 2026

Assembly Bill 4822 · Provides for free feminine hygiene products under certain circumstances; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4832 · "Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act."

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4841 · Requires SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare to cover kidney disease education services; Requires DOH to develop policies and procedures regarding kidney disease education services.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4852 · Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review.*

Sent May 4, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 50 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4854 · Implements Mom Project oral health program in DOH; appropriates $3,000,000.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4858 · "Self-Directed Care Access Act"; requires DHS to establish common intake system and application process for Medicaid self-directed care programs.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4867 · Establishes toll free helpline for first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4868 · Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4798 · Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Assembly Bill 4806 · Establishes ReadyReturn program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to facilitate identification and enrollment for certain social services programs; makes an appropriation.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Assembly Bill 4743 · Prohibits hospital from billing patient for facility fee for services rendered to patient at outpatient facility affiliated with hospital.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4748 · Requires Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4781 · Requires entities to accept confirmation of prior COVID-19 infection or protective immune response against COVID-19 when proof of vaccination is required.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4694 · Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4700 · Establishes pancreatic cancer awareness campaign.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4701 · Establishes men's health commission in DOH.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4713 · Establishes NJ Council on Lupus Education and Awareness in DOH.

Still in committee since March 16, 2026

Assembly Bill 4535 · Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria.

Sent March 10, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 105 days

Assembly Bill 4572 · Regulates certain vapor products.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4579 · Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4601 · Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services.

Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 209 days

Assembly Bill 4619 · Removes requirements for surgical practices to be licensed as ambulatory care facilities to provide surgical and related services.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4655 · Requires New Jersey State Board of Dentistry to include oralfacial pain as a special area of dentistry.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4656 · Broadens epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Assembly Bill 4496 · Revises distribution of monies from Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund to municipalities.

Still in committee since March 9, 2026

Assembly Bill 4451 · Exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4478 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain health club membership fees and personal training services.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Assembly Bill 4138 · Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4160 · Establishes Chief Executive Nurse position in DOH.

Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 81 days

Assembly Bill 4176 · Establishes Task Force on Institutional Discrimination in Health Care.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4178 · Requires that certain medical education programs give priority to certain applicants.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4179 · Establishes requirements for incentive-based value payment system for home health agencies and health care service firms.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4181 · Permits pharmacists to dispense certain drugs in emergency without prescription.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4182 · Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4184 · Prohibits excessive increases in prices charged for essential off-patent and generic prescription drugs and biological products.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4185 · Requires certain doctors and nurses to ask patients questions regarding menstrual cycles, previous tampon use, and toxic shock syndrome.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4188 · Prohibits use of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by food delivery drivers while engaged in food delivery.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4190 · Codifies certain regulatory provisions regarding controlled dangerous substances and prescription monitoring.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4240 · Requires DOH to inspect reports of mold infestation in health care facilities.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4306 · Revises eligibility criteria for adult medical day care services.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4314 · Addresses long-term effects of COVID-19.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4324 · Requires DOH to maintain emergency stockpile of insulin and authorizes dispensing of emergency supply of insulin to certain patients.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4325 · Requires menopause information to be distributed under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4328 · Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 4433 · Repeals law that revises coverage for certain immunizations and reference to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Assembly Bill 434 · 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 February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 235 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1142 · Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening. *

Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 126 days

Assembly Bill 3381 · Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.

Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 88 days

Assembly Bill 104 · Streamlines emergency medical technician certification process for certain veterans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 127 · Provides gross income tax deduction for in vitro fertilization treatment expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 159 · Establishes bipartisan task force to study response to COVID-19 in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 160 · Requires medical testing for certain persons in circumstances when first responders may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 181 · Expands epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 201 · "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 218 · Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 247 · Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant persons at risk for preeclampsia.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 289 · Requires health care practitioners prescribing opioid medications to limit amount of prescribed medication to seven-day supply, except in certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 305 · Establishes "New Jersey COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects Task Force."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 354 · Establishes commission to study mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 358 · Adds postpartum depression services to State's behavioral health crisis services system.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 425 · Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 435 · Requires DOH to use Basic Screening Survey to assess oral health in children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 464 · "HOPE Initiative Act"; requires establishment of public awareness campaign to educate citizens about dangers and causes of, and appropriate responses to, heroin and opioid addiction.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 480 · Enhances access to public health emergency supplies and services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 507 · Establishes civil immunity for damages arising out of birth injury or congenital defect for physicians providing prenatal care under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 529 · Repeals "Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 537 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities; makes an appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 552 · Streamlines certification standards for emergency medical technicians.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 554 · Establishes "New Jersey Pandemic Bill of Rights for the Welfare of the People."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 593 · Requires practitioners to disclose business relationship with out-of-State facilities when making patient referrals to those facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 758 · Requires that warning notices regarding certain health risks of alcohol consumption be reviewed and updated.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 788 · Requires Executive Branch departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to identify and assess COVID-19 measures and their viability for future potential emergency scenarios.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

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

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 845 · Restricts establishment of mandates to become vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); establishes reimbursement program to cover certain out-of-pocket costs incurred in obtaining COVID-19 vaccine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 853 · Grants parents, guardians, and authorized representatives online access to medical and personal history of residents of certain residential care facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 861 · Prohibits automatic registration with New Jersey Immunization Information System.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 863 · Requires parents and guardians be provided access medical records of minor patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 895 · Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 920 · Establishes education requirements for certain officers of State Board of Medical Examiners.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 924 · Makes various revisions to law pertaining to electronic medical records and recording certain minor patients' demographic information.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 943 · Requires health insurance coverage of prescribed anti-obesity medication.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 947 · Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 948 · Requires DOH to conduct survey on status of antenatal and prenatal care clinics in New Jersey.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 964 · Establishes "Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Study Commission."

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 156 days

Assembly Bill 967 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at pharmacies and certain businesses with on-site pharmacies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 995 · Requires continued employment for physicians diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1006 · Revises statutory obligations of Advisory Graduate Medical Education Council of New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1007 · Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1012 · Enacts Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1014 · Establishes "Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1015 · Establishes requirements for certain tobacco product retailers to stock and sell nicotine replacement therapy products.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1016 · Requires automatic registration with New Jersey Immunization Information System upon administration of vaccine for certain persons who consent to registration.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1046 · Limits "tobacco and vapor products tax" on cigars to up to $0.50 per cigar.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1087 · Requires testing for infectious disease for certain persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1088 · Establishes Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1107 · Prohibits smoking within 20 feet of areas outside of indoor public places or workplaces.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1154 · Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain electronic or written consent for certain medications with "black box warnings."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1155 · Establishes State Parkinson's disease registry.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1207 · Requires unrestricted Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 156 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1240 · Permits corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector device.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1300 · Requires urgent care and retail health clinics to have defibrillator on site and employees trained to use defibrillator.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1350 · Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to notify certain municipal officials of receipt of application for licensure of cooperative sober living residence.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1352 · "Dementia Dignity and Advance Care Planning Act."

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days

Assembly Bill 1419 · Prohibits acquisition or disclosure of certain personal health information without consent.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1420 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1424 · "Lyme Screening Act."

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days

Assembly Bill 1440 · Encourages expansion of community mental health programs to include mental health services to veterans; prohibits veterans from being denied county mental health services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1484 · Provides gross income tax credit to certain taxpayers who pay for certain in-home services through health care service firm.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1526 · Establishes Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Therapy Pilot Program; appropriates $6 million.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1559 · Establishes Children's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1560 · Provides for identification and study of infant fatalities and near fatalities resulting from vaccination; requires inclusion of vaccination information in sudden infant death reports; and requires use of federal infant death reporting form.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1562 · Requires health care representative to make health care decisions for incapacitated patient in accordance with patient's religious beliefs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1593 · Establishes certain protocols for prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1647 · Restricts use of restrictive employment covenants for physicians and nurses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1663 · Requires DOH to study cost of establishing long-term health care benefit for certain individuals.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days

Assembly Bill 1689 · Establishes MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program in DOH; appropriates $4,150,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1701 · Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1702 · Adopts Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1750 · Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1767 · Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1774 · Prohibits certain forms of discrimination in DOH policies concerning allocation of critical health care resources.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1789 · Provides that sterile syringe access programs are inherently beneficial uses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1816 · Requires hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine as part of urine drug screenings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1847 · Prohibits health care professionals from providing gender-affirming health care services to persons under 21 years of age.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1938 · Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1945 · Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 1950 · "Stop Sepsis Act"; requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Assembly Bill 1981 · Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning health care service needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer or questioning individuals, and persons with intersex conditions in the State.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2009 · Expressly allows health care professionals located outside New Jersey to provide services using telemedicine and telehealth to patients in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2020 · Prohibits substitution of prescribed epilepsy drugs by pharmacists without prior notification to and written consent of physician and patient.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2025 · Requires certain ambulances to carry epinephrine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2030 · Requires county health departments to maintain reserve stock of opioid antidotes to dispense to certain entities on interim basis to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2150 · Requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare managed care organizations to offer patient-centered medical home model or other alternative payment model to primary care providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2195 · Directs DOH to develop guidelines for school districts and institutions of higher education concerning student vaping awareness campaigns.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2203 · Requires implicit bias training for physicians.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2217 · Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2218 · Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 121 days

Assembly Bill 2223 · Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2226 · Establishes multiple sclerosis public awareness campaign.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2228 · Establishes Direct Care Worker Support Program in DOH; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2259 · Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2271 · Permits individual holding a nursing multistate license to be eligible for school nurse certification.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2278 · Clarifies authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2285 · Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2290 · Permits individuals to establish voluntary nonopioid directives.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2291 · Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 156 days

Assembly Bill 2296 · Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2297 · Establishes certain data privacy protection requirements for consumer health data, health care providers, and patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2352 · Exempts protective face coverings from sales and use tax during public health emergencies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2434 · Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2445 · Allows gross income tax deductions totaling $300,000 over five taxable years for certain primary care physicians.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2462 · Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2490 · Creates New Jersey Mental Health Residential Reform Treatment Act.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2508 · Requires inspections of retail cigarette and vapor product dealers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2544 · Requires Medicaid coverage for motorized wheelchairs for nursing facility residents under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2588 · Requires child care centers to be equipped with epinephrine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2606 · Enters New Jersey into Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2630 · "Informed Consent for Vaccination Act"; revises requirements for administration of vaccines to patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2645 · Requires physician to offer to test patient for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency prior to patient undergoing chemotherapy.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2652 · Requires annual suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2672 · Exempts protective face coverings from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2688 · Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2711 · "Reasonable Pediatric Questions Act"; eliminates requirement for clinical laboratories to ask certain children questions about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2735 · Requires DHS and DOH to study disordered eating; establishes "Disordered Eating Prevention Research Grant Pilot Program."

Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 30 days

Assembly Bill 2744 · Requires prescriptions for certain patients to include patients' weight.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2771 · Permits import of prescription drugs from certain countries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2864 · Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try-Plus Act" permitting terminally ill patients access to certain investigational and off-label treatments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2949 · Amends FY2026 annual appropriations act to increase Supplemental Graduate Medical Education Subsidy by $496,000 for support to additional acute care hospital.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2974 · Requires DOH to provide for voluntary registration of trauma scene waste management service providers and establish trauma scene waste management registry.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 2983 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for purchases of rapid or laboratory tests for purposes of detecting infections.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3039 · Permits telemedicine services to be provided using audio-only technology when providing behavioral health care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3093 · Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 3118 · Establishes Training Clinicians to Support Adults with Autism Workforce Development Program in Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3131 · Requires labeling of over-the-counter and prescription drugs containing major food allergen or gluten-containing grain.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3160 · Creates special license plates supporting Autism Awareness.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3179 · Provides civil immunity to licensed health care professionals who provide care at health care facilities for no compensation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3181 · Prohibits using cadaveric fetal tissue obtained from elective abortion procedure for research purposes and using any cadaveric fetal tissue to research cosmetic treatments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3235 · Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3282 · Authorizes issuance of electronic copies of vital records.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3323 · Establishes certain protections for persons providing, receiving, and allowing children to receive gender-affirming health care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3364 · Requires pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer over the age of 18 and post sign concerning consumer right to purchase clean syringes and needles.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3365 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DOH for Huntington's Disease Grant Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3366 · Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3369 · Requires SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover anti-obesity medications.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3376 · Expands scope of practice of pediatricians and advanced practice nurses with respect to pediatric behavioral and developmental health care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3418 · Requires DOH to create and disseminate materials and resources related to cardiomyopathy.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3434 · Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3441 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3470 · Establishes program in DOH for health care provider evaluation and response for patients who are victims of domestic violence.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3566 · Establishes process for independent informal dispute resolution hearings in DOH.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3591 · Requires NJ FamilyCare reimbursement for pediatric medication management services provided for certain children by licensed pharmacist.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 3592 · Requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollee at federally qualified health center.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Assembly Bill 3604 · Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3626 · Requires retail establishments to allow individuals with certain medical conditions access to employee restrooms.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3655 · Extends "Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act" to include administration of epinephrine auto-injector devices by individuals in possession of devices pursuant to personal prescriptions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3675 · Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3678 · Requires adult day care centers to provide reasonable accommodations for certain persons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3680 · Requires hospital urine drug screenings to include test for fentanyl.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3696 · Establishes "South Jersey Community Resilience Center"; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3703 · Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3705 · Waives 15 day waiting period for medical aid in dying under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3721 · Renames Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital as Richard J. Codey Psychiatric Hospital.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3722 · Provides phased-in increases in cigarette tax rate over four-year period.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3723 · Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal care to offer and screen, upon request, pregnant patients with history of depression for postpartum depression.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3741 · Establishes "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act"; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3753 · Requires crisis pregnancy centers to disclose certain information in multiple languages.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3766 · Requires DOH to provide information regarding spina bifida to certain parents and families of newborns; "Levi's Law."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3770 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3782 · Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from $1 million to $4 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3845 · Exempts oral healthcare products from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3853 · Establishes State Parkinson's disease registry and awareness campaign.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 3942 · Requires DOH to develop mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Assembly Bill 4000 · "Gary Letizia Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Act"; authorizes advanced life support providers, under medical oversight, to administer blood products to patients in pre-hospital settings, and establishes certain reimbursement for such providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026