Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Senate Bill 4748 · Establishes "Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force."

Still in committee since October 5, 2026

Senate Bill 4775 · Repeals enactment concerning access to and provision of reproductive health care services.

Still in committee since October 5, 2026

Senate Bill 4784 · 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 October 5, 2026

Senate Bill 4615 · Requires newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus; makes an appropriation.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4629 · Amends telehealth and telemedicine law concerning prescription of Schedule II drugs to certain patients.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4637 · Establishes agency after-school respite care utilization pilot program.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4647 · Requires televisions in places of public accommodation display closed captioning for programming.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4648 · Codifies requirements for cottage food operators and increases scope of permitted sales by cottage food operators.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4670 · Expands services provided to homeless youth by street outreach, basic center shelter, and transitional living programs.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4681 · Requires health care professionals to inform certain pregnant patients that their children and family members should undergo lead screening.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4682 · Requires DOH to establish database to record provision of newborn vitamin K injection.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4684 · Requires youth serving organization to adopt and implement "Air Quality Participation Policy" established by Commissioner of Health.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4687 · Establishes Basic Health Program for low-income individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4688 · Requires DOBI to develop pilot program to automatically assess NJ FamilyCare eligibility on existing State-based exchange.

Still in committee since October 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4708 · Allows gross income tax deduction for employment-related childcare expenses.

Still in committee since October 1, 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.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 2018 · Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 2457 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

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

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 4186 · Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 4762 · Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Assembly Bill 5107 · Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 2918 · Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4540 · Establishes Commission on High-Quality Affordable Early Childhood Care and Education; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4541 · Establishes "Tom's Friends with ALS Bill of Rights" Act.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4542 · Requires DCF to expand services provided by NJ Statewide Student Support Services program to include eating disorder services.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4550 · Requires installation of grab bars in certain public restrooms.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4579 · Establishes and requires coverage for routine opt-out HIV testing during provision of medical care in certain settings.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4582 · Adjusts monthly Medicaid capitation rate for participants in Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4583 · 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 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4600 · 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 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4607 · Expands role and reach of Regional Hub Program.

Still in committee since September 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4532 · Clarifies law of emergency parental delegation of care of children and provides additional method to delegate care.

Still in committee since June 26, 2026

Senate Bill 4488 · Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Still in committee since June 22, 2026

Senate Bill 4493 · Establishes "Oral Health Equity Act."

Still in committee since June 22, 2026

Senate Bill 4500 · Establishes uniform training requirements for health care staff concerning persons with dementia.

Still in committee since June 22, 2026

Senate Bill 4503 · Requires long-term care facilities to provide its employees with necessary supplies and equipment at no cost.

Still in committee since June 22, 2026

Senate Bill 4470 · Eliminates 16 hour per 24-hour period coverage limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older.

Still in committee since June 15, 2026

Assembly Bill 1830 · Revises provisions of State law concerning licensure of ambulatory care facility.

Sent June 11, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 116 days

Assembly Bill 2268 · Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.

Still in committee since June 11, 2026

Assembly Bill 4761 · Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.

Sent June 11, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4412 · Provides for youth mental health care professionals in family court.

Sent June 8, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days

Senate Bill 4413 · Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs. **

Sent June 8, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4414 · Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.

Sent June 8, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days

Senate Bill 4415 · Strengthens oversight and enforcement of network adequacy requirements for health insurance carriers; requires health insurance carriers to make network directory available.*

Sent June 8, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days

Senate Bill 4416 · Expands role of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from DCF to DHS for establishment of dashboard and associated implementation.

Sent June 8, 2026 · Reported out after 3 days

Senate Bill 4407 · Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment.

Sent June 4, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4408 · Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.

Sent June 4, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days

Senate Bill 4387 · "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Transparency and Financial Accountability Act."

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4388 · Requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4393 · Provides for monthly salary for certain members of State Board of Medical Examiners; appropriates funds.

Sent June 1, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 3 days

Senate Bill 4395 · Revises regulation of certain health care facilities.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4397 · Establishes New Jersey Council on Responsible Fatherhood and Responsible Fatherhood Fund.

Still in committee since June 1, 2026

Senate Bill 4342 · Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.

Still in committee since May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4347 · "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 May 28, 2026

Senate Bill 4311 · "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 21, 2026

Assembly Bill 2733 · Requires emergency departments to provide certain information to parents of children experiencing mental health crisis.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Assembly Bill 2739 · Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.

Still in committee since May 18, 2026

Senate Bill 4237 · Establishes "Kidney Disease Study Commission."

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4238 · Establishes "End-Stage Kidney Disease Prevention and Innovation Act"; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4241 · Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4253 · Creates grant program in DOH to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids; appropriates $5 million.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4256 · Establishes five-year Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program; appropriates $15 million.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4263 · Establishes "Sensitive Life-Changing Test Results Protection Act."

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4274 · Establishes certain residency and domicile requirements for gestational carrier agreements executed in this State.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4278 · Establishes zero suicide initiative within DOH.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4288 · Establishes New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4291 · Establishes process to judicially appoint receiver to administer closed hospital.

Sent May 14, 2026 · Reported out after 144 days

Senate Bill 4294 · Requires Division of Family Development to establish and maintain registration system for persons applying for State's child care assistance program.

Still in committee since May 14, 2026

Senate Bill 4123 · Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4135 · Establishes one New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DOH.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4169 · Implements Mom Project oral health program in DOH; appropriates $3,000,000.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4170 · "Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4180 · Establishes Commission on Black Women and Girls.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4182 · Provides for free feminine hygiene products under certain circumstances; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4183 · Requires retail food establishments to provide disclosures for certain caffeinated beverages.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4184 · Requires New Jersey State Board of Dentistry to include oralfacial pain as a special area of dentistry.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4186 · "Dementia Dignity and Advance Care Planning Act."

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4187 · Creates emergency closure prevention fund for child care programs at risk of closure; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4188 · 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 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4189 · Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4190 · Requires DHS to submit Medicaid State plan amendment to federal government requesting approval to create Health Home Program for certain Medicaid beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4191 · Requires child care subsidy rate paid for certain children to equal school district's per pupil preschool education aid; appropriates funds.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4193 · Establishes "Fortifying Corn Masa Act."

Sent May 11, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4194 · Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review.*

Sent May 11, 2026 · Reported out after 31 days

Senate Bill 4198 · Establishes Health Equity Access and Leadership Fund; appropriates $25 million from General Fund, and allocates portion of Health Care Subsidy Fund revenues, to fund.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4199 · Permits flexible use of licensed hospital bed capacity for pediatric and adult patient care under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4200 · Provides Commissioner of Human Services temporary discretion to apply certain State-optional NJ FamilyCare benefits under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4210 · Revises telehealth and telemedicine requirements concerning adult prescription of certain Schedule II drugs for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Sent May 11, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 31 days

Senate Bill 4213 · Requires DOH to develop and maintain centralized neurodegenerative disorders database.

Still in committee since May 11, 2026

Senate Bill 4216 · Expands certificate of need requirement to certain sale or lease agreements involving hospitals.

Still in committee since May 11, 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.*

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

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

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 1205 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

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

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 2199 · Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 2205 · Requires signs to be posted in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.

Still in committee since May 4, 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.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Assembly Bill 4075 · Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.

Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4063 · Revises Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program procedures to require information on security protocols be provided when replacement benefit cards are issued.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4070 · Amends law related to EMT eligibility for receiving funds from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4078 · Creates "New Jersey Dialysis Patient Support Person Accommodation Act."

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4087 · Requires DHS to establish system to ensure distribution of funds for certain support services for General Assistance beneficiaries ceases upon beneficiary's exit from support service.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4090 · Establishes pancreatic cancer awareness campaign.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4092 · Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods within two years; immediately bans certain dyes in school food.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4094 · Revises statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."

Sent May 4, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 10 days

Senate Bill 4108 · Requires SNAP retailers to take measures to help prevent card skimming.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4112 · Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.

Still in committee since May 4, 2026

Senate Bill 4042 · Concerns lung cancer screening awareness and access.

Sent March 23, 2026 · Reported out after 196 days

Senate Bill 4046 · Establishes New Jersey Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Senate Bill 4048 · Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Senate Bill 4049 · Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Senate Bill 4055 · Requires nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer.

Still in committee since March 23, 2026

Senate Bill 3965 · Repeals law that revises coverage for certain immunizations and reference to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3976 · Prohibits hospital, during public health emergency or critical staffing shortage, to rely exclusively on vendor management systems.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3978 · Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare pediatric special care nursing facility reimbursement rates.

Sent March 19, 2026 · Reported out after 200 days

Senate Bill 3980 · Revises provisions of State law concerning licensure of ambulatory care facility.

Sent March 19, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 200 days

Senate Bill 3981 · Establishes program in New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing for support of residency programs at veterans' memorial homes in New Jersey; appropriates $500,000.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3983 · Establishes Restaurant Meals Program in DHS; permits certain individuals to use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants; requires participation by certain restaurants operated by institutions of higher education.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3985 · Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.

Sent March 19, 2026 · Reported out after 53 days

Senate Bill 3986 · Requires long-term care facility to post certain information on its Internet website regarding Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3988 · Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3990 · Requires certain providers of substance or alcohol use disorder treatment, services, or supports to be assessed for conflicts of interest prior to receiving State funds, licensure, or certification.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3992 · Increases cap on personal care assistant services from 40 hours to 91 hours per week for Medicaid beneficiary determined clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care.

Sent March 19, 2026 · Reported out after 53 days

Senate Bill 3993 · Requires age verification and parent or guardian consent for minor's use of social media platform; prohibits certain messaging between adults and minors on social media platform.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4000 · Excludes certain income earned from health promotion or disease prevention work from income eligibility determination under NJ FamilyCare, WFNJ, and NJ SNAP.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4001 · Transfers oversight to certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4002 · Requires DHS to develop incentives to encourage private investment in child care deserts.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4003 · Requires Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitors and related supplies for individuals diagnosed with diabetes who meet certain coverage eligibility criteria.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4010 · Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.

Sent March 19, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 101 days

Senate Bill 4012 · Modifies tax rate on certain tobacco and nicotine products.

Sent March 19, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 95 days

Senate Bill 4013 · Requires State provider subsidy payments for child care services to be based on enrollment.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4014 · Allows gross income tax credit for certain child care staff and registered family day care providers.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4015 · Requires DHS to establish quality-based reimbursement system for registered family child care providers participating in Grow NJ Kids.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4016 · Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4017 · Requires DOH to purchase xylazine test strips to be distributed to entities that provide authorized harm reduction services; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4019 · Prohibits targeted advertisements that promote vapor products or use of vapor products to individuals under the age of 21 on social media platforms.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4020 · Establishes "New Jersey Living Donor Support Program" in DOH; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4023 · Allows costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4024 · Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4025 · Provides for independent prescriptive authority for midwives.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4026 · Requires DOH to evaluate hospital compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4027 · Clarifies DHS authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities; requires background checks and other protections for residents of residential substance abuse facilities.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4028 · Establishes Nursing School Expansion Grant Program; appropriates $25 million.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4029 · Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4030 · Designates minimum percentage of residential substance use disorder treatment facility beds for use by NJ FamilyCare eligible individuals as condition for licensure.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4033 · Increases penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4034 · Appropriates $10 million to Department of Treasury for nurse preceptor tax credits.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 4035 · Prohibits social media platforms from using certain practices or features that cause child users to become addicted to platform.

Still in committee since March 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3947 · Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*

Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3888 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3892 · Requires signs to be posted and pamphlets to be distributed in emergency rooms regarding VCCO.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3893 · Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3894 · Revises requirements for assessing nursing home health, safety, and operations and for taking action against low-performing nursing homes.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3895 · Extends regulatory power of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to senior housing.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3896 · Requires implicit bias training for physicians.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3897 · Requires performance of myeloma screening under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3898 · Imposes minimum staffing requirements and certain reporting requirements on certain long-term care facilities.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3899 · Establishes Children's Health Promotion Fund.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3900 · Establishes Task Force on Aging in New Jersey in DOH.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3901 · Requires DHS and DCF to employ Director of Medical Services; appropriates $480,000.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3902 · Establishes multiple sclerosis public awareness campaign.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3903 · Establishes "Planning for an Aging Population Task Force."

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3904 · Prohibits procurement of opioid antidotes from certain entities.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3905 · Establishes program for certain individuals to become certified homemaker-home health aides and provide services to certain Medicaid and Medicaid-Medicare dually eligible enrollees under increased reimbursement rates.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3915 · Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3926 · Requires lobby security for certain senior citizen high-rise buildings in areas with high violent crime rates.

Still in committee since March 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3825 · Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH and certain training programs for community health workers.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3840 · Permits pharmacists to dispense certain drugs in emergency without prescription.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3863 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3867 · Establishes Health Equity Access and Leadership Fund; appropriates $25 million from General Fund, and allocates portion of Health Care Subsidy Fund revenues, to fund.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3869 · Broadens epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.

Still in committee since March 10, 2026

Senate Bill 3729 · Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3761 · Requires that warning notices regarding certain health risks of alcohol consumption be reviewed and updated.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3765 · Requires DHS to request approval from federal government to provide rental assistance benefits to certain NJ FamilyCare beneficiaries.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3766 · Requires New Jersey Board of Nursing to establish Nursing Scribe Program.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3767 · Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $587,450 to DCF for HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3768 · Revises procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications; exempts asset transfers of up to $500 per month during look back period for determining eligibility for long-term care services.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3769 · Requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollee at federally qualified health center.

Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 214 days

Senate Bill 3782 · Concerns New Jersey 2-1-1 information and referral system; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3785 · Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods for human consumption; bans certain substances in school food.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3793 · Revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3794 · Requires DOH to prepare resource guide on preeclampsia and gestational diabetes for distribution to pregnant persons.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3795 · Requires DOH to establish maternity care evaluation protocols.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3798 · "Listening to Mothers Survey Act"; requires DOH to establish survey to evaluate and improve maternity care access and services.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3801 · Requires inmate to participate in Medicaid enrollment session 60 days prior to release.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3802 · Requires Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain primary and mental health care services match reimbursement rates under Medicare.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3807 · Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3808 · 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 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3809 · Establishes "Period Equity and Menstrual Disorders Committee" in DOH.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3811 · Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.**

Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 98 days

Senate Bill 3822 · Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

Still in committee since March 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3712 · 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.

Still in committee since March 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3638 · Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3647 · Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3648 · Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3649 · Requires certain accessible public restroom facilities be equipped with signs reserving use for persons with disabilities.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3658 · Permits EMTs to administer epinephrine using needle and syringe that is not prefilled.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3659 · Creates registry of individuals who required medical assistance as result of misusing controlled dangerous substance.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3660 · Requires issuance of temporary emergency medical services certifications.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3661 · Requires local recreation departments, youth serving organizations, and youth camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3662 · Establishes temporary Pandemic PTSD Task Force.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3669 · Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3676 · Permits pharmacists to administer certain long-acting injectable drugs.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3691 · Authorizes hospital patient with developmental disabilities to have designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver accompany patient throughout hospital stay.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3699 · Requires Medicaid reimbursement of mental health rehabilitation services provided via clubhouse program.

Still in committee since February 24, 2026

Senate Bill 3523 · Directs DHS to establish Children's Partial Hospitalization Pilot Program.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3524 · Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3547 · Requires DOLWD and DHS to conduct assessment of community rehabilitation programs and community businesses.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3554 · Limits "tobacco and vapor products tax" on cigars to up to $0.50 per cigar.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3555 · Requires DOH to establish Statewide standardized requirements for licensure and operations of mobile food vendors; designated as "Streamlined Food Truck Licensure Act."

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3556 · Establishes initiatives related to behavioral health care, including increasing reimbursement rates, providing cost-of-living adjustments, establishing grant programs for facility upkeep and provider training, and relaxing clinical supervision requirements.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3624 · Concerns food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in child care settings.

Still in committee since February 19, 2026

Senate Bill 3463 · Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms.

Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3478 · Revises and updates law pertaining to conservatorship to encourage ethical conduct by conservators and to provide stronger protections for conservatees and proposed conservatees.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3479 · Requires DCA to approve credentialing entity to develop and administer voluntary recovery residence certification program.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3480 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3483 · Revises certain requirements concerning reported cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3484 · Revises requirements concerning disqualification from registration as, and duties of, a professional guardian.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3485 · Provides that children under care, custody or supervision of DCPP may not be home-schooled.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3495 · Requires feasibility study to examine establishment of regional medical examiner office facility in Southern New Jersey and collaborative development of new medical examiner education initiatives; appropriates $40,000.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3497 · Requires counties to make available voluntary medical identification cards containing relevant patient health information.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3516 · Exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since February 12, 2026

Senate Bill 3394 · Requires food service businesses to provide written notice of major food allergens in each menu item.

Sent February 9, 2026 · Reported out after 238 days

Senate Bill 3408 · Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3409 · Prohibits hospital from billing patient for facility fee for services rendered to patient at outpatient facility affiliated with hospital.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3412 · Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive social media behaviors.*

Sent February 9, 2026 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3448 · Permits qualified person with post-traumatic stress disorder to obtain handicapped parking placard.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3450 · Requires certain electronic medical programs to include demographic data entry feature; requires laboratories to record certain patients' demographic information; requires certain hospitals and laboratories to implement cultural competency training program.

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3459 · Establishes "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act."

Still in committee since February 9, 2026

Senate Bill 3320 · Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3321 · Requires DHS to implement payment strategy to encourage the use of long acting reversible contraceptives.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3322 · Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3369 · "Fair Funding for Vulnerable Residents Act"; establishes direct care ratio requirement for certain providers of services to adults or children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3376 · Requires biennial inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3380 · Establishes licensure requirement for source plasma donation centers.

Still in committee since February 5, 2026

Senate Bill 3220 · Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3221 · Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives from one to three percent.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3222 · Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3257 · Requires licensed child care centers to provide annual notice of emergency procedure requirements.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3269 · Requires child care centers to establish procedures to notify parents or guardians in event of unexcused child absence as condition of licensure.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3270 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to reopen programs providing functional services to persons with developmental disabilities in same manner as schools.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3271 · Codifies and revises background check and other requirements for certain individuals working with children.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3277 · Requires food manufacturers to disclose new food additives not reported to FDA.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3282 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

Still in committee since February 2, 2026

Senate Bill 3285 · Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.

Sent February 2, 2026 · Reported out after 7 days

Senate Bill 3209 · Requires certain preliminary approval of municipality prior to licensure of community group homes.

Still in committee since January 28, 2026

Senate Bill 63 · Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 69 · Prohibits discrimination against individuals who have not received COVID-19 vaccine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 124 · Eliminates weekly COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated State employees.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 145 · Provides gross income tax deduction for senior citizens for certain medical expenses for in-home care or care in assisted living and long-term care facilities and funeral expenses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 157 · 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 January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 162 · Requires DOH to operate mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 165 · Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 166 · Requires DOH to establish Community Health Center Integrated Care Loan Program; appropriates funds for purposes of loan program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 167 · Establishes pilot program for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 182 · 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

Senate Bill 193 · Allows follow up communication from operators of telephone number for mental health and suicide crisis resources or 9-8-8 crisis hotline to minors at risk of committing suicide.

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

Senate Bill 212 · Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 233 · Revises and codifies schedule for childhood lead screenings; requires lead screenings as precondition of child's initial entry into school system.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 249 · Establishes MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program in DOH; appropriates $4,150,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 284 · Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 295 · Revises SNAP application process to include certain notices, and certification and recertification requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 299 · Implements Blue Band Program to address preeclampsia in New Jersey.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Senate Bill 301 · Classifies 7 Hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I drug.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 304 · Permits up to 10 children to be cared for by a registered family day care provider.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 314 · Requires DCF to develop a unified child care finder; appropriates $3.6 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 327 · Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 348 · Revises law concerning substance use disorder treatment facility patient referrals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 349 · Revises licensure and regulatory requirements for residential substance use disorders treatment facilities or programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 350 · Prohibits substance use disorder treatment providers from using deceptive marketing practices.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 373 · Requires hospitals to notify family of patient release following drug overdose.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 395 · Requires federal funding to be made available to Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to support Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse if needed to offset unanticipated decrease in dedicated revenues.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 415 · Expands definition of child abuse or neglect.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 426 · Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 438 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Senate Bill 439 · Restricts certain billing practices for early intervention program services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 445 · Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 449 · Establishes Governor's Survivor Leader Advisory Council in DOH; requires council to create report on human trafficking and 2026 FIFA World Cup; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 465 · Establishes Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund in Department of Treasury, requires DHS to replace stolen SNAP benefits from fund, and appropriates $20 million to AOC.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 477 · Exempts cribs, child restraint systems, nursing bottles, and strollers from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 481 · Establishes Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program in DHS.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 493 · Increases personal needs allowance to $100 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 499 · Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 514 · Requires automatic external defibrillators on-site at certain places of public assembly and youth athletic events.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 516 · Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 517 · Prohibits pharmacies from charging additional fee for processing prescriptions transmitted by telephone or electronic means.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 518 · Permits patients to indicate that they should not be prescribed opiates and certain other controlled substances in prescription monitoring program information.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 528 · Extends gross income tax medical expense deduction to certain cord blood banking services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 538 · Enhances requirements for applicant seeking to locate substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of school.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 541 · Requires DHS and other appropriate State agencies to disseminate information on transportation options for persons with developmental disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 542 · Establishes central registry for background checks of youth serving organization employees and volunteers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 560 · Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 572 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 573 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to provide every person engaged in raising a dog for guide or service the right to access public facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 574 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 590 · Permits home health care services agencies to employ certified nurse aides as homemaker-home health aides.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 600 · Allows dog owners to procure identification cards for guide or service dogs; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 661 · Increases FY2024 appropriation from General Fund to DCF for the Center for Great Expectations by $1.5 million from $500,000 to $2.0 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 698 · Regulates smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 699 · Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 710 · Waives 15 day waiting period for medical aid in dying under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 712 · Establishes reproductive health travel advisory.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 713 · Concerns safety measures at apartment complex swimming pools.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 717 · Requires DOH to create and disseminate materials and resources related to cardiomyopathy; appropriates $300,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 718 · Provides corporation business and gross income tax credits for employment of community health workers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 721 · Permits up to three credits of continuing medical education on menopause to be used by advanced practice nurses and physicians for license renewal.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 740 · Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Senate Bill 758 · Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 766 · 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

Senate Bill 767 · Establishes Children's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 770 · Requires DOH to create best practices manual for maternity care; appropriates $950,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 772 · Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 773 · 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.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Senate Bill 777 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 781 · Transfers administration of programs for certain individuals with developmental disabilities from DHS to DCF.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 782 · Exempts birthing facilities from certain health care practitioner referral restrictions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 783 · Requires adult day care centers to provide reasonable accommodations for certain persons.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 785 · Establishes "New Jersey No Patient Left Alone Act"; requires certain facilities to establish policies guaranteeing visitation rights for facility residents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 788 · Enters New Jersey into Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 794 · Permits certain adult day care centers and group homes to restrict access to certain persons who violate food restriction policies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 797 · Requires Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 798 · Establishes one-year pilot program for certain persons with disabilities; appropriates up to $85,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 800 · Requires hospital urine drug screenings to include test for fentanyl.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 804 · Requires DHS to establish three-year Obstetric Discrimination Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 805 · Requires DOH to establish levels of maternity care at maternity care facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 806 · Adopts Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 810 · Authorizes outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs to make housing available under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 819 · Requires hospitals and nursing homes to provide access to certain interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 831 · Provides that biennial renewal of license or certificate issued by New Jersey Board of Nursing is due on professional's birthday.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 836 · Requires 10 percent increase in respite care services for eligible individual under State Respite Care Program with implantable cardioverter defibrillator and enrolled in NJ FamilyCare.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 838 · Establishes pilot program providing NJ FamilyCare eligibility for children with special needs who would otherwise be ineligible due to parental income and assets, and requires DHS commissioner to conduct study.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 850 · "Public-Private Alliance to Retain Talent and Expand Regional Health Program Act"; creates grant program within DOH for student-loan and tuition relief and appropriates $5 million.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days

Senate Bill 855 · "Michelle's Law"; requires health benefit plans to cover mammogram for an individual if recommended by health care provider.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 897 · Requires organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register with Division of Consumer Affairs and provide disabled veteran assistance dogs with vests or harnesses.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 915 · Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 917 · Modifies requirements for operation of certain food and service stands in State, county, and municipal buildings, grounds, and premises.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 931 · Establishes a business coaching program in DCF for licensed child care providers; appropriates $3 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 941 · "New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 944 · Expands epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 966 · Requires Governor hold public hearings during declarations under Emergency Health Powers Act.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1026 · Requires parity in Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain routine inpatient hospice room and board services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1034 · Exempts sales of bandages and other similar products from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1057 · Requires State agencies to post Internet links to programs and services for women as applicable.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1063 · Requires DOH to develop interconception care resources to enhance postpartum care for women.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1064 · Establishes mandatory training program for human resources officers of public employers on handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1065 · Establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1066 · Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1068 · Creates the Office on Women's Research and Policy and appropriates $150,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1073 · Establishes minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for certain out-of-state hospitals that provide services to NJ FamilyCare pediatric beneficiaries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1076 · Requires adult day health care facilities to establish hybrid model for provision of adult day health care services under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1084 · Establishes "Mental and Behavioral Health for Hispanics and Latinos Act"; appropriates $1 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1086 · Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1087 · Requires Medicaid coverage for family-based counseling services provided as part of treatment for substance use disorder.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1091 · Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1092 · Designates month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in NJ.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1093 · Authorizes provision of adult day health services on remote basis.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1104 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million from General Fund to DOH and DCA for Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers.

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

Senate Bill 1120 · Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1121 · Creates "Disability Life-Sustaining Measures Advisory Council."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1127 · Requires long-term care facilities to submit reports regarding residents with disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1128 · Requires Director of Division of Developmental Disabilities to align rates for self-directed employees with maximum service provider rates.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1145 · Prohibits DOH from issuing recommendations or regulations that are more stringent than recommendations or regulations issued by federal government.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1149 · Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1152 · Streamlines emergency medical technician certification process for certain veterans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1171 · Protects access to assisted reproductive technology.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1172 · Requires certain group homes to install electronic monitoring devices in common areas, upon request and with uniform resident consent.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1178 · Establishes Office of Disordered Eating Prevention and Disordered Eating Prevention Research Grant Program in DOH; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1181 · Establishes New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry; requires establishment of educational curricula related to human trafficking.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1191 · Establishes luggage donation program for children in resource family care in DCF.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1196 · Renames Office of Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, creates position of deputy ombudsman, and expands duties of office.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1230 · Requires owners of certain buildings to test drinking water for Legionella bacteria.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1231 · Requires owners or operators of public community water systems to perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1242 · Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1243 · Establishes "New Jersey Alzheimer's Disease Master Plan Study Commission."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1244 · Requires health care professional 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

Senate Bill 1250 · Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Senate Bill 1265 · 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

Senate Bill 1305 · Revises requirements for administration of vaccines to patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1306 · "Children's Vaccination Bill of Rights"; provides children in State with certain protections concerning vaccines.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1308 · "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1309 · Requires informed consent for breast implant surgery.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1311 · Requires managed care plans to allow any clinical laboratory to participate in provider network.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1341 · Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to develop guidelines for tiered group home placements and transfers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1345 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1351 · Requires parent to be notified when minor undergoes procedure or treatment under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1356 · Permits individuals to access, and authorize sharing of, certain health data and information collected by medical device technology companies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1358 · Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1359 · Requires health insurance companies to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1391 · Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1398 · Allows certain individuals eligible for family support services to set aside unused agency-after school care service hours for use during holiday and weekend hours.

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

Senate Bill 1399 · Permits clinical laboratories to provide certain patients discounts without affecting NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates or violating NJ Familycare rebate prohibitions.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1400 · Directs DHS to establish three year advertising campaign to attract certified home health aides to health care professions; appropriates $3 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

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

Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 135 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1410 · Amends statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1496 · Dedicates certain funding to hospital capital improvement needs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1509 · Exempts all retail sales of mobility enhancing equipment from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1515 · Revises law related to EMT eligibility for receiving funds from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1576 · Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1582 · Increases resource threshold for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1601 · 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

Senate Bill 1610 · Requires regional diagnostic and treatment center for child abuse and neglect to establish mobile team to respond to certain hospital requests to perform forensic child abuse examinations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1629 · 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

Senate Bill 1633 · Requires State blanks, forms, documents, and applications to incorporate new standards for collection of information about sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1646 · Requires State to take steps to create additional graduate medical education program slots focused on behavioral health care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1647 · Establishes certain protections for persons providing, receiving, or allowing children to receive gender-affirming health care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1695 · Permits corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector device.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1729 · Establishes food rescue hotline.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1758 · Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1765 · Requires Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services; establishes training and certification program for violence prevention professionals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1772 · Requires DOH to develop Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days

Senate Bill 1774 · Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance transportation services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1792 · Establishes program to subsidize purchase price of medical cannabis for registered qualifying patients enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1797 · Requires eligible children from birth to five to receive early intervention services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1820 · Allows remote patient monitoring of pregnant patients; requires reimbursement for remote patient monitoring rendered to certain Medicaid beneficiaries.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1827 · Establishes New Jersey Baby Bond Account Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1829 · Establishes the "Food is Medicine NJ Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $5,000,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1850 · Authorizes school nurses to administer opioid antidotes to overdose victims on school property, with immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability, pursuant to "Overdose Prevention Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1858 · Establishes Emergency Services Assistance Grant Program in DOH; appropriates $10 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1872 · Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1883 · Reduces amount of supervised counseling experience required for professional counselor licensure.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1891 · Requires DHS to establish five-year pilot program to facilitate coordinated provision of systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults who have both developmental disabilities and mental illness.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1916 · Establishes Domestic Violence Shelter Pet Grant Program to provide funds to house pets in shelters with their owners.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1935 · Revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1954 · Permits patient visitation in licensed health care facilities if consistent with federal or State law.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1963 · Requires child care center vehicles to be equipped with alarm system prompting driver to inspect vehicle for children left unattended in vehicle.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1976 · Prohibits hospital from billing patient for inter-hospital medical transport services under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1979 · 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

Senate Bill 1980 · Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1991 · Requires DOH to conduct survey on status of antenatal and prenatal care clinics in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 1996 · Makes various revisions to law pertaining to electronic medical records and recording certain minor patients' demographic information.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2036 · Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2072 · Requires DOH to establish uniform standards for retail food establishment health and sanitary evaluation placards.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2092 · Extends immunity relating to COVID-19 claims in planned real estate developments until December 31, 2022.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2099 · Permits EMT, paramedic, or investigator for county medical examiner's office to make determination and pronouncement of death under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2107 · Prohibits acquisition or disclosure of certain personal health information without consent.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2112 · Requires State employees to be trained in disability law and etiquette.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2125 · Requires DCF to publish and disseminate information on early childhood mental health to certain professionals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2128 · Provides that average time to issue licenses to physicians shall not exceed 51 days.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2144 · Revises licensure requirements for residential substance use disorders treatment facilities or programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2150 · Increases maximum age for pediatric long-term care facility residents to 26.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2184 · Expands Information and Referral Services helpline in Division of Disability Services; appropriates $100,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2200 · Revises certain requirements related to cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2211 · Requires DOH to encourage health care facilities and licensed health care professionals to develop a "Reach Out and Read Program."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2213 · Requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2214 · Requires certain ultrasounds on pregnant women to be performed by licensed health care professionals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2222 · Establishes requirements to screen certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2230 · Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2234 · Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2235 · Establishes five-year conception to cradle pilot program in DOE.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2236 · Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2242 · Requires DOH to collect and coordinate data on language proficiency of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2244 · Requires private health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover wigs under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2246 · Establishes the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2247 · Requires non-invasive prenatal testing for pregnant persons and health insurance coverage for non-invasive prenatal testing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2250 · Requires licensed health care professionals providing prenatal and postnatal care to provide education and screenings to certain patients.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2251 · Codifies federal regulations requiring bilingual materials and services for SNAP under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2252 · Requires DOH to expand services provided under plan to improve perinatal mental health services and health insurers to cover costs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2253 · Requires homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations to be translated into multiple languages.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2255 · Revises responsibilities and duties of Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2256 · Allows gross income tax deduction for donations of menstrual products to certain New Jersey-based charitable organizations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2259 · 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

Senate Bill 2260 · 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 118 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2261 · Creates "Reproductive Health Care Access Fund" to strengthen access to reproductive health care.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2262 · Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2263 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to develop and implement reproductive health services plan; requires county college to develop referral network for reproductive health care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2264 · Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2267 · Requires health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare coverage for sign language interpreter services for covered individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2268 · Requires Division of Children's System of Care to make changes to certain polices regarding the provision of family support and respite care services for certain eligible individuals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2279 · Establishes registration and operational requirements for retail health clinics and urgent care facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2294 · Provides $3,000 gross income tax deduction for certain taxpayers providing home care for an elderly relative.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2325 · Revises eligibility criteria for adult medical day care services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2337 · Requires reporting of certain attempted and completed suicides by minors.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2341 · Requires physicians and certain hospital employees to complete training on communication with and treatment of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2353 · Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 149 days

Senate Bill 2373 · Revises State marriage license application form to permit certain changes in middle name and surname.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2375 · Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2381 · "New Jersey Disability Savings Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2388 · Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2389 · 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

Senate Bill 2390 · "Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2391 · Provides dedicated funding for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2392 · Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2393 · 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

Senate Bill 2434 · Prohibits reporting medical information of children without consent of parent or legal guardian.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2435 · Provides for certain pediatric NJ FamilyCare beneficiaries to maintain private duty nursing hours when transitioning to Managed Long Term Services and Supports; codifies and expands appeals provisions for private duty nursing services.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2436 · Establishes "New Jersey COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects Task Force."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2454 · Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2464 · Exempts oral healthcare products from sales and use tax.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2470 · Directs DOH to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2475 · Requires hospital laboratories and bio-analytical or clinical laboratories to offer test for hepatitis C to certain individuals; authorizes certain laboratories to perform rapid tests for hepatitis C.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2476 · Provides that routine foot care services covered under certain insurance policies include coverage of services provided by podiatric physicians.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2477 · Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2478 · Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2480 · Provides for background checks and other requirements for certain agencies providing temporary home for child or pregnant woman during crisis.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2485 · Limits rescheduling, cancellation, and no-show fees providers of health care services may charge in certain instances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2490 · Establishes "Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Treatment Best Practices Task Force."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2492 · Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2495 · Establishes New Jersey Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Oversight Council in DHS.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2518 · Requires Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission to study financial impact of all enacted mandated health benefits.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2519 · Requires certain doctors and nurses to ask patients questions regarding menstrual cycles, previous tampon use, and toxic shock syndrome.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2543 · Protects children from certain mandatory vaccinations as a condition of school attendance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2560 · Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2569 · Provides that persons between 18 and 21 years of age with disabilities are eligible to receive direct support professional services from DHS.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2571 · 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

Senate Bill 2572 · Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2573 · Increases hourly limit of reimbursable personal care assistant services under NJ WorkAbility Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2580 · Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2583 · Requires minimum annual State appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2586 · 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

Senate Bill 2587 · 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.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2593 · Prohibits DHS from deeming certain teachers and school employees ineligible for child care subsidies due to number of hours worked when school is not in session for students.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2610 · Permits individual holding a nursing multistate license to be eligible for school nurse certification.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2616 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DOH for Huntington's Disease Grant Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2617 · Establishes Council for Community Recovery and Family Success.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Senate Bill 2621 · Establishes "Equitable Drug Pricing and Patient Access Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2635 · Establishes certain protections for health care professionals who receive behavioral health care and apply for State licensure.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2644 · Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2652 · Expands entities that may acquire opioid antidotes; creates program within DOH and formalizes reporting requirements.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2657 · Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2658 · "Homeless Bill of Rights."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2662 · Requires midwives and physicians to provide pregnant women information on birthing options prior to delivery.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 2663 · Requires Commissioner of Human Services to establish 24-hour, toll-free Mental Illness Resource Hotline and develop hotline connection system to ensure that callers are connected to other appropriate hotlines when needed.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2672 · Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for planned home childbirth.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2674 · Requires certain health care facilities to offer lactation counseling and consultations to persons who have given birth.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2682 · Requires all hospitals with maternity departments to maintain Baby-Friendly and Mother-Friendly designations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2683 · Requires urgent care facility health care providers to possess same credentials and degrees applicable to hospital emergency room health care providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2690 · Requires swimming pools to offer deep water swimming tests to children 12 years of age and younger upon request.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2691 · Clarifies staff training requirements at long-term care facilities regarding care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, and intersex seniors and seniors living with HIV.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2694 · Requires DHS to establish Haitian Migrant Assistance Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2696 · Establishes "New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2724 · Increases Work First New Jersey Child Care appropriation by $28 million in FY2026 annual appropriations act to ensure full funding of child care subsidy program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2725 · Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2729 · Creates Midwifery Licensing Act; modifies regulation of midwifery.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2736 · Requires certain ambulances to carry epinephrine.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2742 · Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2751 · Establishes New Jersey Commission on Health Equity.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2753 · Authorizes provision of comprehensive health care coverage to certain undocumented immigrants and children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2776 · Makes various changes to regulation of health care service firms.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2779 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

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

Senate Bill 2790 · Concerns counseling for children who were either physically present or who may have seen or heard act of domestic violence.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2796 · Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2799 · Requires DOH to develop mobile senior citizen assistance program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2800 · Provides comprehensive Medicaid benefits to certain individuals formerly in foster care.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 153 days

Senate Bill 2809 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 2810 · Establishes Medicaid Managed Care Organization Oversight Program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2812 · Requires DOH to maintain emergency stockpile of insulin and authorizes dispensing of emergency supply of insulin to certain patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2813 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2814 · Requires long-term care facilities to develop person-centered care plans for residents and establishes right to certain forms of visitation for long-term care residents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2815 · Requires Medicaid coverage of social day care services for senior citizens.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2819 · Establishes "Graduate Physician Licensing Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2825 · Establishes interagency council on menopause in DOH and requires certain lincensed health care professionals to distribute menopause informational pamphlets under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2826 · Requires menopause informational pamphlet to be distributed under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2827 · Requires menopause information to be distributed under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2836 · Establishes guardianship monitoring program in Office of Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2839 · Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2845 · Increases pay for direct support professionals; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2850 · Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2851 · Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2853 · Establishes central registry for, and provides for informational outreach to, senior citizens living in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2857 · Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2858 · The "Certified Medication Aide in Nursing Homes Staffing Support Act;" authorizes certified medication aides to administer medications to nursing home residents.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2866 · Requires appointment of State Dementia Services Coordinator; appropriates $150,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2884 · "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 62 days

Senate Bill 2886 · Revises eligibility for convicted drug offenders to receive general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2891 · Prohibits certain steering and marketing practices involving dispensing of prescription drugs and drug samples.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2892 · Requires Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to develop standard prior authorization form for prescription drug benefits for use by network providers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2893 · Requires DOH approval for adverse possessory action against hospitals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2894 · Establishes New Jersey Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Regulatory Commission.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2897 · Allows parents or legal custodians separated from children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2901 · Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2902 · "Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2915 · Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2930 · Promotes trauma-informed care in State to mitigate negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2941 · Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2955 · Requires county welfare agencies to direct clients to, and promote use of, Department of Treasury's personal finance web-based platform.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Senate Bill 2959 · Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2967 · Requires State to adopt practices to reduce SNAP benefits theft and to replace stolen SNAP benefits under certain circumstances; upgrades criminal penalties for SNAP benefits theft; makes appropriation.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2969 · Establishes certain data privacy protection requirements for consumer health data, health care providers, and patients.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2975 · Revises penalties for certain prohibited sales of tobacco and vapor products and smoking in indoor places.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2976 · Requires restaurants to provide healthy beverages with meals designated for children.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2977 · Requires children's meals and beverages served in certain settings to meet nutritional standards.*

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days

Senate Bill 2978 · Prohibits sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices at certain pharmacies.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2979 · Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2980 · Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 62 days

Senate Bill 2981 · Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; appropriates funds.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days

Senate Bill 2982 · Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2983 · Establishes requirements for sanctions and other actions involving low-performing nursing homes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2984 · Requires procurement of management support and other services for certain nursing homes.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2985 · Establishes "Mission Critical Long-Term Care Teams"; provides for identification of and intervention at long-term care facilities at risk of operational and financial distress.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2987 · 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

Senate Bill 2989 · Requires automatic enrollment of certain persons recently ineligible for Medicaid in health benefits plan; requires DHS to electronically publish certain data regarding NJ FamilyCare eligibility renewals and call center performance.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2990 · Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities.

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

Senate Bill 2991 · Provides categorical eligibility for subsidized child care services to certain child care workers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2992 · Establishes Office of Child Advocate.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2995 · Requires study and implementation of reference-based pricing for SHBP and SEHBP.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2996 · Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2997 · Removes exemption from law regulating patient referrals.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 2998 · Clarifies coverage requirements for health insurers of over-the-counter contraceptive drugs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3000 · Codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3002 · Enhances enforcement authority over developmental disability service providers; establishes "Residential Facility Quality of Care Improvement Fund" in DHS.

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

Senate Bill 3003 · Establishes certain governance and service standards for developmental disability service providers; appropriates $300,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3004 · Establishes "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" in DHS; makes appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 3005 · Establishes framework for appointment of receiver for provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3006 · Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3007 · 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 January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days

Senate Bill 3010 · Limits estate recovery under Medicaid to federal mandated recovery for nursing home care and other long-term care costs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3011 · "Healthy Smiles Act"; increases NJ FamilyCare fee-for-service reimbursement rates for pediatric dental services; requires NJ FamilyCare managed care rates for identical services be no less than fee-for-service rates.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3012 · Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3013 · Establishes telecommunication fee to support Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days

Senate Bill 3014 · Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 118 days

Senate Bill 3017 · Makes supplemental General Fund appropriation of $45 million to DHS for opioid related care and treatment at certain hospitals.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days

Senate Bill 3018 · Expands New Jersey's certificate of need exemption list.

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

Senate Bill 3019 · Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3020 · Revises certain references to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in statutory and regulatory law; Requires health benefits coverage for certain immunizations recommended by DOH.

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

Senate Bill 3021 · Requires hospitals to maintain minimum services when relocating from underserved community.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3022 · Establishes "Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act."

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3023 · Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.

Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3050 · Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3056 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support NJ SHARES.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3079 · "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

Senate Bill 3085 · Increases fines for selling single cigarettes and cigarettes in packs of less than 20.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3098 · Requires hospitals to perform psychological and psychiatric evaluations on certain patients and requires health insurance coverage for such evaluations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3099 · Creates New Jersey Mental Health Residential Reform Treatment Act.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3100 · Requires pharmacies to provide 90 days notice to municipality prior to closure.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3105 · Establishes Statewide tele-psychiatry program within DHS; appropriates $4 million.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3106 · Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3118 · Establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3128 · 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

Senate Bill 3130 · Permits physicians to make referrals to certain surgical centers.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3140 · Limits fees charged to patients and authorized third parties for copies of medical and billing records.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3148 · "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness.

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

Senate Bill 3149 · Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3161 · Requires Department of Treasury and DHS to annually identify State funds available for NJ FamilyCare and child care services, evaluate programs, and create prioritized list of initiatives to improve quality of care under programs.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3162 · Requires DOH to provide grants for women's health research and innovations.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026

Senate Bill 3165 · Requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse inpatient providers for long-acting injectable antipsychotic drugs at outpatient reimbursement rate.

Still in committee since January 13, 2026